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Reaping What We Sow...
Published on 2009-02-19 10:55:00
What Is Happening To Our Country -Why Is The Crisis Worsening? The answer is simple: "Our nation is now dealing with the consequences of it's own actions and conduct." ***Enough said. The Mainstream Iowan blog has been around for a number of years and we have decided to move on to other things. The blog will be going away. While many of our visitors liked us, many did not, but that is okay. We extend our thanks to all our visitors!Regards and Best Wishes...
Principal In The News
Published on 2009-02-18 06:13:00
Principal Financial's RatingsFitch Ratings has downgraded and placed on Rating Watch Negative the ratings of Principal Financial Group Inc. (PFG) and its subsidiaries. The downgrades and watch assignments include the insurer financial strength (IFS) ratings of PFG's primary life insurance company subsidiaries to 'AA-' from 'AA' and its holding company senior debt rating to 'A-' from 'A'. A full list of rating actions follows at the end of this release.The downgrade reflects Fitch's ongoing revie
The Beginning of the USSA
Published on 2009-02-17 06:15:00
Obama To Sign Stimulus Bill TodayIndebting The Next GenerationU.S. President Barack Obama is scheduled to sign the $787 billion economic stimulus plan into law at a ceremony in the western city of Denver, Colorado on Tuesday. Mr. Obama calls it a "major milestone on the road to recovery" for the U.S. economy, while critics insist it is too expensive and will create fewer jobs than proponents insist.The bill, which includes government spending and tax cuts intended to help push the U.S. economy o
