Posts Tagged ‘jobs’
Mark Padgett on his Experience in the Bredesen Admin and Creating a Small Business
Mark Padgett – 2011 Candidate for Mayor of Knoxville, TN — discusses his management experience in the Bredesen administration and in starting his own small business. For more information, visit www.VotePadgett.com
8/27/11 – Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) Delivers Weekly GOP Address On The Economy
In the Weekly Republican Address, Nevada Senator Dean Heller discusses the recession, which has hit his state hard, and the impediments to job creation put up by the Obama administration. Sen. Heller says, “Americans have had to endure great hardships over the past few years. This recession has robbed millions of people of their jobs, their homes, and their sense of security. No state has been hit harder than Nevada. My state has the unfortunate distinction of leading the nation in unemployment, foreclosures, and bankruptcies. There is no question that the status quo of dysfunctional government must end. People from all over the country are struggling just to get by and are desperate for real solutions. “Unfortunately, job creation and economic growth has taken a back seat to political posturing and grandstanding in Washington. It is clear that the approach of this Administration and its supporters have taken for economic recovery has failed miserably. Out of control spending, a Health Care law that no one can afford, and a seemingly endless stream of regulations are crippling employers, stifling economic growth and killing jobs. Threats of a Cap and Trade bill that will cause energy costs to skyrocket, and efforts to pass Card Check Legislation that would take away American workers’ rights to a secret ballot are more of the same. “Instead of fighting for measures that create and protect jobs, this Administration has created more government that continues to impede …
US & China Business Roundtable: Opening Remarks
In Beijing, Vice President Biden offers opening remarks at a roundtable discussion of US and Chinese business leaders. The VP is joined by his counterpart, Vice President Xi of China.
MSNBC w/ Cenk: Obama Talks Economy
Cenk Uygur (host of The Young Turks) filling in for Dylan Ratigan on MSNBC breaks down President Obama’s speech on the economy.
West Wing Week: 8/19/11 or “Get On The Bus”
This week, The President welcomed the Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers to the White House before embarking on a three day Rural Bus Tour across the midwestern states of Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois. During his tour to the heartland, the President heard directly from Americans including small business owners, local families and private sector leaders while promoting a the need for faster economic growth, strengthening the middle class and accelerating hiring in communities and towns across the nation. That’s August 12th to August 18th or “Get on the Bus.”
Is Obama’s Bus Tour Helping or Hurting Him [FOX 8-16-2011]
Visit: MeTee.com Support this Youtube channel and Design & Publish a T-Shirt using the link above. This channel is brought to you by MeTee T-Shirts: T-shirt Design in Seconds & Free Shipping Worldwide. – Thursday August 18 2011 1:04 am www.foxnews.com A small business (also called mom-and-pop) is a business that is privately owned and operated, with a small number of employees and relatively low volume of sales. Small businesses are normally privately owned corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietorships. The legal definition of ‘small’ varies by country and by industry, ranging from fewer than 15 employees under the Australian Fair Work Act 2009, 50 employees in the European Union, and fewer than 500 employees to qualify for many US Small Business Administration programs. Small businesses can also be classified according to other methods such as sales, assets, or net profits. Small businesses are common in many countries, depending on the economic system in operation. Typical examples include: convenience stores, other small shops (such as a bakery or delicatessen), hairdressers, tradesmen, lawyers, accountants, restaurants, guest houses, photographers, small-scale manufacturing, and online business, such as web design and programming, etc. – Like/Dislike, Comment, Favorite and share on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ share to get the word out on this video. Signup for the Daily News Email Subscription: tinyurl.com If you are interested in becoming a channel sponsor …