Category Archives: Economy

Comparing the Recession’s Impact Throughout Virginia

Posted on June 2, 2009 by matt ohern

While Northern Virginia remains mostly intact during this recession, the Richmond metropolitan area is being hit hard. Unemployment claims so far in this recession are up 156.1 percent. Continue reading →

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Defeating EFCA is the Highest Priority for Small Businesses

Posted on June 2, 2009 by matt ohern

For longer than any other state in the nation, Virginia has benefited from its Right to Work Laws, but the Employee Free Choice Act threatens its run of success. Continue reading →

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How the Recession Ends

Posted on April 28, 2009 by matt ohern

Though likely still a long way off, economists are already making predictions as to the style and timing of the upcoming recovery and expansion. Continue reading →

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Card Check: Bad Idea at the Wrong Time

Posted on April 14, 2009 by matt ohern

Higher costs, decreasing competiveness and job losses are what you should expect should “Card Check” bill be passed, says the group Virginians for Workplace Fairness. Continue reading →

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Why the Bailout Is Self-Defeating

Posted on March 31, 2009 by matt ohern

The government isn’t a normal investor. We need to be careful to keep the government’s political interests from overwhelming what is best for the banks. Continue reading →

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