Submitted by Econbrowser
I see much to like about this.

From the New York Times:
the Bush administration will ask Congress to approve a rescue package that would give the government the authority to buy billions of dollars in stock in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and also lend to the companies to meet their short-term funding needs….
Separately, […]

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Submitted by CARPE DIEM
IBD: Alaska was bought by the U.S. from Russia in 1867 specifically to ensure a supply of natural resources. How do Alaskans feel about the opposition from politicians representing the lower 48 to drilling for oil there?
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin: Alaskans are frustrated because there is opposition in Congress to developing our […]

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Submitted by CARPE DIEM

NY TIMES – While aggressive evictions are reducing the number of rent-stabilized apartments in New York, Representative Charles B. Rangel is enjoying four of them, including three adjacent units on the 16th floor overlooking Upper Manhattan in a building owned by one of New York’s premier real estate developers (see pictures above). […]

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Submitted by CARPE DIEM
For years, people have beaten down the doors to work at Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart’s more than 1.3 million American employees aren’t stupid. The company’s wages and fringe benefits — including health care coverage and retirement benefits — are comparable to those of other retailers.

Wal-Mart pays as well as Target, according to Chuck Denny, […]

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