Worth Reading Today: March 31st

DeWayne Wickham’s reflections on the life of John Franklin:  In its obituary, The New York Times called Franklin a “prolific scholar of African-American history.” He was much more than that. In writing about and teaching the history of blacks in this country, during a career that spanned nearly three-quarters of a century, Franklin was essentially [...]

Superman Needed

Jamal Simmons writes in today’s Politico on the need for financial superheroes: In sports, as in politics, people like to root for and against a team. That tendency helps college basketball soar in popularity during March Madness because avid fans and casual observers alike cheer for the teams that will help them win that office pool. Americans similarly root for President Barack Obama, as evidenced by his high poll numbers, as he takes on Rush Limbaugh and the Republican naysayers in Congress.

This Week in Washington: March 30, 2009

The White House: This week, President Obama will travel to Europe for the G-20 meeting of major economies.  The global financial crisis will be a top priority as well as climate change.  The U.S. Senate will begin debate on the fiscal 2010 budget resolution which outlines the spending and budget priorities in advance of the fiscal [...]

Insomnia

The economy is having an affect on us all. With each day comes more news of money squandered, jobs lost, and no end in sight. You would think it was enough to suffer while awake. But for some, the stress haunts you in your sleep – or lack thereof. And with all that’s going on in your life, the last thing you want to add is a Hollywood-type addiction to sleeping pills.

Still in Search of Tax Breaks?

April 15th is less than a month away. And while the U.S. Department of Treasury can barely keep track of AIG bonuses, they are surely experts in keeping tabs on average Americans like us. If that wasn’t enough, the tax code trips up even the most tax savvy among us and is in a constant state of change. So if you are still looking for tax breaks, Pink Magazine has you in mind.

Going Green and Saving Green

Pink Magazine profiles 10 ways to save money while saving the planet. All of the tips prove incredibly helpful, though some are doubtful in the “saving the planet” department. This could easily have been named, “save money” and left the “going green” part behind. But as Pink Magazine aptly notes, “the environment has been all the rage – until the economy took its place as the No. 1 topic of interest.”

Young, Black, and in the White House

Leave it to President Obama to make government service look cool.  Washington, D.C. has now become the true Hollywood East with the media and paparazzi following the Obama White House more intently than Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.  TheRoot.com profiles 10 young, gifted, and black staffers in the Obama White House.   Heralded as the new [...]

Speaking Anxiety

For some, there is no greater anxiety than having to speak publicly. The fear of failure and humiliation act as kryptonite to the usually cool, calm, and collected. Toastmasters, an organization dedicated to helping would-be great orators, provides incredible insight, tips, and weekly meetings across the country to ease you into embracing your inner-Obama speaking skills. Toastmasters offers 10 basic tips for public speaking.

Help for Actual Homeowners

Michelle Singletary elaborates on the government’s launch of a new website to assist troubled homeowners looking for help. The Making Home Affordable program and accompanying website arranges in one place information on the two-pronged approach of the new initiative.

This Week in Washington: March 23, 2009

The White House: President Obama used his weekly address to highlight his budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. This week, President Obama will continue to speak on his budget priorities, provide additional details on his financial and economic program, and attend a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee.

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