Not even $700 billion will be enough to spare the United States from more economic anguish if the government's proposed banking bailout pans out like similar desperation moves during the past two decades. ...more

September 28, 2008

President Bush on Wednesday warned Americans and lawmakers reluctant to pass a $700 billion financial rescue plan that failing to act fast risks wiping out retirement savings, rising foreclosures, lost jobs, closed businesses and even "a long and painful recession." ...more

September 25, 2008

WASHINGTON - With his financial rescue plan a tough sell on Capitol Hill, President Bush hopes a prime-time address Wednesday will convince regular Americans of its relevance and "get this over the goal line" with lawmakers. ...more

September 24, 2008

Sen. John McCain struck a sharply more critical tone about the proposed federal bailout of the financial sector on Monday, calling for greater oversight of how the Treasury secretary administers the program because "when we're talking about a trillion dollars of taxpayer money, 'trust me' just isn't good enough." ...more

September 23, 2008

They know they don't have $10,000 to spend on campaign signs. They have made only a few so far, but they want their message to be heard and seen, no matter how much they are being outnumbered or outspent. ...more

September 22, 2008

It appears that Highlands County Administrator Michael Wright and Purchasing Director Jed Secory have come up with a winning proposal for county commissioners to consider on Tuesday. Their plan is a well thought-out policy that gives local companies an edge when it comes to doing business with the county. ...more

September 21, 2008

Another day, but not just another bailout. This one's a stunning government takeover. ...more

September 18, 2008

Highlands County commissioners said they would take one last look at more possible cuts in the county's proposed budget for next year. And all but one constitutional officer said that if they must make cuts, they will. But the harm these cuts would have on our county would far surpass any supposed benefits they would bring. ...more

September 7, 2008

Accusations she spent too much money on travel didn't stop voters from re-electing Hillsborough County School Board member Susan Valdes to a second term by a comfortable margin. ...more

August 27, 2008

Not Government's Duty Regarding "It's Time For Tampa To Make A Splash" (Commentary, Aug. 17): ...more

August 24, 2008