March 12, 2010 – LOGISTICS MONSTER

Mar

2010

H.R. 4821: Your Taxpayer Money Hard At Work (Updated)

As I am wont to do, I check the newly introduced legislation and usually wait until the text of that legislation hits Thomas so as to sound somewhat coherent on the subject when I post. This particular piece of legislation will not wait because the title is so incredibly ludicrous as is. Are you or are you not just a bit curious about how your taxpayer money is being spent? You can thank Dan Burton (R-IL) for whatever this turns out to be. H.R. 4821: To amend title 5, United States Code, to make stillborn children eligible for optional life…

Mar

2010

By Logistics Monster

Glenn Beck, 3.12.10: The 9.12 Project – One Year Later

Uncategorized3.12.2010, 9-12 Project, Glenn Beck

Fewer and fewer YouTubers are posting Glenn Beck videos as Fox News is pulling the copyright card, but Watch Glenn Beck seems to have the most comprehensive sets of vids. Be proud of yourself America for taking the first step and getting in your non-representatives' faces.

Mar

2010

By Logistics Monster

A Jobless Recovery

UncategorizedJobless Recovery, Messages

Just wanted to drop a note and let LM readers know that although trillions of dollars have been pumped into "stimulus" and the banks, the war on small business marches on. This morning, Red Lemur, previously known as the 'spousal unit' was laid off from his job. The economists may continue to blather on about a 'jobless recovery', while I am here to let you know that this has become a jobless household. Please keep us both in your thoughts. Hele Mai!

Mar

2010

By Logistics Monster

Tax Refunds; Remember, It’s Not Your Money!

UncategorizedBudget Shortfalls, California Unemployment, Hawaii, Tax Refunds

Is there a bigger indicator that the ship is sinking? Maybe the unemployment rate over 20% in 8 counties in California is bigger? (Colusa: 27.4%, Imperial: 27.3%, Merced: 21.7%, Plumas: 22.3%, San Benito: 21.1%, Sutter: 21%, Trinity: 25.8%, Yuba: 20.4%) States may hold onto tax refunds for months Residents eager to get their state tax refunds may have a long wait this year: The recession has tied up cash and caused officials in half a dozen states to consider freezing refunds, in one case for as long as five months. States from New York to Hawaii that have been hard-hit…