President Obama’s Weekly Address – 08/01/09
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The President discusses the state of the economy amidst positive signs from the GDP. Making clear that this is little comfort to those struggling, he notes that we appear to have averted an even worse disaster and offers hope for the time ahead.
What the President Has Signed Into Law – March/June 2009
Filed under: Blog Entries, Community, Education, Family, Our Rights, Personal Finance
Okay, I dropped the ball on my monthly posts of the bills passed by the White House. But I’m back and here’s what happened from March to June. The purpose for this post is to inform you of the new laws and acts enacted by Congress and President Obama. With the advent of the Internet it’s gotten easier to watch every step our government takes. And President Obama is making some nice moves to make what they do more transparent to the American people. We elect them, so we need to make sure they are doing their job. The laws I list are posted at govtrack.us, which is a nice site for checking laws in any stage their in. As always feel free to leave any additional comments.
On Mar 20, 2009, the President signed the following bill(s) into law:
H.R. 1541: Small Business Act Temporary Extension. To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.
On Mar 30, 2009, the President signed the following bill(s) into law:
H.R. 146, Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
On Apr 21, 2009, the President signed the following bill(s) into law:
H.R. 1388: Serve America Act. A bill entitled “The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, an Act to reauthorize and reform the national service laws.”
On May 20, 2009, the President signed the following bill(s) into law:
S. 386: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (FERA). An Act to improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities and commodities fraud, financial institution fraud, and other frauds related to Federal assistance and relief programs, for the recovery of funds lost to these frauds, and for other purposes. From the White House
S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. From the White House
On May 22, 2009, the President signed the following bill(s) into law:
S. 454: Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act. A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes.
H.R. 627: Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009. To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes. From the White House
On June 22, 2009, the President signed the following bill(s) into law:
H.R. 1256: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications in the Thrift Savings Plan, the Civil Service Retirement System, and the Federal Employees’ Retirement System, and for other purposes.
President Obama’s Weekly Address – 07/11/09
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I missed posting the last address, but you can find it here. This week’s address deals with jobs and the Recovery Act. The President explains how the Recovery Act helped end our economic free fall, and how his agenda is helping to set a new foundation for our economy. From health reform, to energy, to creating the jobs of the future, the President’s proposals will make our economy stronger for both the current generations and our children, all in a way that will get our deficits under control.
President Obama’s Weekly Address – 06/20/09
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I’d like to take a quick break from the Dad posts to bring you a message from President Obama. In this weekly address, the President explains his plan to address one of the major causes of the current economic crisis — the breakdown of oversight leading to widespread abuses in the financial world. The new Consumer Financial Protection Agency will have the sole job of looking out for the financial interests of ordinary Americans by banning unfair practices and enforcing the rules. This is a cornerstone in America’s new economic foundation.
President Obama’s Weekly Address – 06/13/09
Filed under: Blog Entries, Family, Health, Obama, Personal Finance, Politics
The President has long noted that skyrocketing health care costs will be disastrous in terms of our long term national debt unless we pass real reform. In this Weekly Address, the President also explains how he will cover the upfront costs of reform by eliminating over-payments from Medicaid and Medicare and driving down costs contributing to government’s health care expenditures across the board.
Get Your Free 2009 Scholarship Guide
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When the economy is rough, people have to tighten the strings when it comes to giving. Scholarship programs are either funded less or cut, making it harder for you to pay for your college education. Finding scholarship money for college can take a lot of time and effort. There are essays to write and applications to fill out, but the end results are definitely worth the time.
I received and email from BlackStudents.com informing me about the 2009 Scholarship Guide and wanted to share it with the readers of this blog. It looks like you have to sign up online to get the guide and someone most likely will call you to get more information, but it’s FREE so it may be worth it. If I decide to sign up for it, I’ll post my opinion of how helpful the guide was to me. Below, I’ve posted the link to the site and some extra info on what’s included in the scholarship guide.
Free Education Guide gives you access to over 1,900 colleges and university’s across the country and even includes scholarship information to help you pay for it! There’s no excuse good enough to ignore your dreams!
A college degree is as important as ever these days! The path to earning that degree starts with having information on how to go about it! The 2009 Free College Education Guide can be the roadmap to a better and brighter future.
* A free guide to over 1,900 college and universities!
* Scholarship and grant information to help you pay!
* Information on how to earn your Bachelors or Masters degree in just 24 months!
The Financial Cost of Cancer
Filed under: Blog Entries, Community, Family, General, Health, Personal Finance, Society & Culture
I was watching the Today Show and saw this segment about the Financial Cost of Cancer. It tugged on my heart because growing up my family faced a similar situation when my dad had a brain stem stroke. The financial recovery from dealing with this type of situation can last for years and it takes making some tough decisions to get out of it.
What happens to those who try to do the things “the right way”, only to find themselves in a situation of financial ruin? It’s all ready tough enough dealing with the fact that your loved one is sick, only to have the hospital creditors bugging you about their payment. We need some type of health care reform and we need it soon. People are suffering and no one seems to know what to do. President Obama has pledged to have some type of health care reform by the end of the year. But with trillion dollar deficits, I have a hard time seeing how it will get done. Maybe someday all Americans will have access to the same heath care benefits as those in Congress.
We shouldn’t have to choose between doing what it takes to keep a loved one alive and food for our family. But it’s a sad reality of what people are having to do every day. What’s out there to help those who’ve been placed in this situation? If you know, feel free to share with us.
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Dallas South’s New Endeavor
Filed under: Black Blogger Postings, Blog Entries, Business, Community, Education, Entertainment & Sports, Family, General, Personal Finance, Society & Culture, Technology
I found out about Dallas South Blog via Google while searching for more information about Tavis Smiley’s visit to the Dallas area. I started reading the articles and was hooked on the very well-written, informative posts about the southern sector of Dallas. Due the fact that South Dallas had a large African-American population, the blog became my source of information for what was going on in the community.
Over the last couple of years, Dallas South Blog has grown into a popular online destination for those looking for stimulating political/social dialoug on a local and national level. This growth is largely due to the efforts of blogger Shawn Williams. But with growth, comes new oppotunities to take what you do to a higher level. This is where Dallas South News comes into play.
The Dallas South News will be a nonprofit organization utilizing technology, journalistic principles, and social media to empower and inform diverse communities. It will provide news coverage in the areas of local politics, education, health, housing, as well as commentary on state and national politics. As with all nonrpofit organizations, help is needed to keep it running and there are three things you can do to get involved.
So, now that I’ve captured your attention, click here to learn more about how you can participate in the Dallas South News endeavor.
Oprah Causes Chicken Shortage
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This will be the headlines in the next couple of weeks because Oprah is giving out coupons for a free two piece of grilled chicken, two individual sides and a biscuit at participating Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants. Kudos to KFC on this deal because we know anything Oprah advertises sells out fast. This will definitely make the Chick-fil-A cows job a lot easier.
Just know this is a limited time deal only. The coupon is available for printing from 9am CDT 5/5/09 to 9:59pm CDT 5/6/09. You are limited to 4 downloads of coupon and it is redeemable at participating KFC locations in the U.S. from 5/5/09 to 5/19/09, excluding 5/10/09. Guess I know what my lunch will be for the next couple of days. Here’s the link.
Thanks O!
Informative Planning and Preparing for College Blog
Filed under: Black Blogger Postings, Blog Entries, Community, Education, Personal Finance, Society & Culture
In the comments are of my post about the Sallie Mae scholarship, I was asked to share the Planning and Preparing for College blog with you all. The blog is a college preparation infrastructure for high school students, parents, undergraduates and graduates students. The blog has over 250 postings on scholarships, internships, fellowships and summer programs.
I checked it out and it really is very informative. Not only do you get information for getting in college, they also have some inspiring posts to get keep you motivated on your quest for higher education. During these tough economic times, finding money for college can be tough. But if you start early and reference this website, you’ll be on your way.
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