News/Weekend/Politics & Healthcare/Comment & Analysis: President Obama Stands Up

News/Weekend/Politics & Healthcare/Comment & Analysis: Obama stands up to Congress and describes his healthcare plan to the American public Viewpoint by Andrew Scharf, Head of the WCW Group Watching the spectacle of American politics has given Gore Vidal much food for thought and work. What would he have said concerning the recent outburst during Obama's speech. I have a nasty suspicion, it would not be suitable for a family audience, although it would be quite poignant. Obama's goal was ...

News/Weekend/Economy: USA Stimulus Alert

News/Weekend/Economy: Stimulus Alert - Don't Be Caught Off Guard: The Buy American Provisions of the ARRA Are Complex and a Pitfall for the Unwary The following news bulletin has been provided by Stoel-Rives One of the most controversial features of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ("ARRA" or the "Act") is its "Buy American" provision. There was a strong lobbying effort, which was successful, to impose domestic content requirements for all iron, steel, and "manufactured goods" s...