Monthly Archives: April 2010

Billionaire Dem Enters Race –

Posted on 30. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Billionaire Democrat Jeff Greene announced that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in Florida.  Greene makes the race a toss-up now that Crist is running as an independent candiate.  The entry of Greene into the … Continue reading →

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Financial Bill Moves Forward –

Posted on 29. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate voted by unanimous consent to move the Financial measure forward and to the debate floor.  The third attempt to move the measure failed earlier in the day by a 56-42 vote.  The final bill could be voted on … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again –

Posted on 28. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Democratic Senator Harry Reid called for a secong vote to move the Financial Reform bill forward in the Senate.  The measure fell short again today by the same 3 votes as yesterday.  More votes on the measure are expected this … Continue reading →

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Senate Blocks Financial Bill –

Posted on 27. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate blocked a measure to move the Financial Reform bill forward by a vote of 57-41.  The measure needed 60 votes to pass and came up shy by three votes.  Republican efforts to continue negotiations were successful but a bill is still … Continue reading →

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Health Law Penalty

Posted on 24. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Washington Times reports that 3 million Americans may be required to pay a penalty because of the new healthcare law.  Other sources indicate that the number is actually higher than 3 million.  The Congressional Budget office analysis estimates that … Continue reading →

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Financial Reform Procedural Vote –

Posted on 22. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Senator Reid filed a procedural motion this afternoon which sets up a vote to proceed to the Financial Legislation on Monday.  The vote will take place Monday night at 5:15 p.m. and if approved will move the legislation to the … Continue reading →

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Financial Bill To Pass –

Posted on 21. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Republican leadership is indicating that there is a strong chance of a bipartisan financial bill in the next few weeks.  Republican Senator Richard Shelby has stated that the two parties are conceptually together on 85% of the bill.  The $50 … Continue reading →

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CQ MoneyLine –

Posted on 20. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Congressional Quarterly MoneyLine provides needed campaign finance information and guidelines.  It is also a great source of news regarding campaigns and campaign accounts.  The articles posted provide insight into the races that are competitive and the races that may … Continue reading →

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Health Care Takes Lead –

Posted on 19. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

It is expected that Republican leaders will put Health Care and the front of their election strategy.  Republican officials return to Washington this week and have the remainder of the session to implement the strategy. http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003638646 James Sutliff

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Cook Political Report –

Posted on 18. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

A top resource for political insiders is the Cook Political Report.  They provide insight and analysis on State and Federal races.  A quick look at their breakdown indicates that Republicans are expected to achieve gains in both House and Senate … Continue reading →

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Political Atlas –

Posted on 17. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Congressional Quarterly has a political atlas that provides election results for Congress and Presidential results by district.  The atlas also provides a breakdown of the 2010 races for Senate and the House. To visit the Political Atlas, please click here: … Continue reading →

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SEC Self-Funding –

Posted on 15. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Senator Schumer is calling for the SEC to be a self funded regulatory body.  The SEC would be funded through fees that it would collect.  This is one more item up for debate regarding the financial bill. To read a … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Senate Polling –

Posted on 14. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The race for United States Senate in Pennsylvania has drawn a great deal of attention from pollsters.  The only problem is that every poll seems to yield a different result.  Polling data this far in advance of elections have historically … Continue reading →

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SEC Scrutiny of ETFs –

Posted on 12. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Leveraged Exchange-Traded Funds are coming ubder closer scrutiny of the SEC.  The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have also indicated that they may put stricter limits on position which could effect large ETFs. To read the Wall Street Journal article, … Continue reading →

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TARP & TALF –

Posted on 10. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Fox News Business has an area dedicated to TARP and TALF articles and reports.  If you have an interest in these programs you should check out this news source. To visit Fox News Business, please click here: http://www.foxbusiness.com/search-results/business/finance/troubled-asset-relief-program.htm   James … Continue reading →

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