Monthly Archives: December 2011

Another Super Busy Week!

The week before Christmas is always busy, and this year has certainly been fast-paced. On the political front, House Speaker Boehner blinked under pressure from President Obama yesterday to agree to extend the payroll tax cut for two more months, instead of a full year. Surprise, surprise! Among the GOP presidential hopefuls, Newt Gingrich still…

Breakthrough on the European Debt Crisis?

Earlier today at the European debt summit, most EU leaders agreed on a new treaty that reportedly will impose tougher rules on government deficit spending.  The leaders of the 17 Eurozone countries committed to the new treaty, and another 9-10 additional European nations are expected to sign on shortly. Of course, the new treaty will…