Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 2/10/09
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Obama is motivating, but it is better to hear Tim's "bad news" and get it out in the open, so we all can take this more seriously.
Hi Anderson and all, wasn't the town hall something?
61 to 37 wasn't a significant victory for who want to assert themselves as a leader for change.
President Obama will not have easy life. (I'm getting repetitive, sorry).
To realize the changes propagated, he will conflict with the strong American conservatism, which broke the country supporting the bellicose policy. I trust him!
Minou,
I am doing well too! 🙂
Good evening Anderson, Erica and all Bloggers. A lot going on tonight.
Gosh, I wish I had a 401k left to ask Suze about. hmm~"pop" goes the weasel!
Martina, this economic situation is proving something in spades: when people stop believing in something, it stops existing. In this case, economic security... and the Dow. Still, the value of the American dollar is going up against ours here in Canada... hmm?
Thank goodnes they are working on this please get the jobs up and moving upward instead of downward.
Interesting the GOP making threats against the 3 republican senators who voted for the bill. Showing their true colors. I dont understand why they areplaying politics in such a grim situation.
CaseyJ, I don't think Congress is used to putting in an 8 hour day.
What's the deal with $2 trillion more? Obama is on a path to make the Bush deficit seem like spare change.
Hello bloggers! I agree, Anderson, I would love to be a "fly on the wall" with those House and Senate discussions....
Good evening Anderson, Bloggers, All,
I'm still digesting Pres. Obama's News Conference last night, but things feel really... problematic. It's kind of scary
Goldman Sachs (received $10 billion for what reason, I don't know) stated today they want to pay it back ASAP, because of the restrictions that accompany it now. Guess they didn't need it after all. Makes you wonder, doesn't it?
Scaling back tax credits for home-buyers? We need to put some of that money then back into our school system. That's what really needs the money right now, since teachers are in high demand...
Hi Anderson.
Lisa L., So sorry to hear about the horrible bushfires in Australia.
Good evening Anderson, Randi Kaye and Fellow Bloggers -
Busy day for President Obama - was home today and got to watch most of his Town Hall in Ft. Meyers - it was good to see him outside the DC "bubble" - one gets the feeling that while he understands how Washington works, he really cares about "Main Street" - I think this does a lot in restoring our confidence in the Office of the President.
Good Evening Anderson!
😉
Hey, Anderson, Erica, David, and bloggers (Megan D., Glen, Rikki, Bea, Ashley H., Mike, etc.)! Hope everyone has had a great night so far.
Glad to see the recovery plan has finally passed the Senate, although I'm sure the battle is still uphill.
Holly in Kansas,
My thoughts and prayer with you and friends! stay safe where you are.
Thank goodnes they are working on this to get it done for the people so the economy can get moving and more jobs will be added i hope this has dgragged out long enough .
Repubs have spent spent spent for 8 years and now oh my! the pocketbook ran dry, sorry. don't look at us for help, we had fun spending it.
Whew! They finally passed the bill! Yew~Haw! And howdy to Anderson, Randi 360 et all and a special "hello" to Megan!
Good day today that the Stimulus passed, but bad for the huge dive in the stock market. Great day for President Obama. Julio and Henrietta will always be remembered.
Anderson,
Stimulus package approved. US$ 838 billion! Money that comes in the day for night.
With that the dollar can not lose its value?
Well, good evening, sir! It's always great to see you made it back safely. Welcome home; good to have you back. 🙂
Good evening, Anderson, 360 crew, and best bloggers.
I'm really looking forward to tonight's show. I never cease to appreciate your in depth coverage of the recession and the stimulus packages. I feel that it's far to important to gloss over, so thank you for explaining it so well and keeping with it!
Spector should be concerned but not because of the GOP. He tried to block Holder and folks remember his performance in the Anita Hill proceedings. He is just an opportunist.
@Glen...AWW...thanx for the recognition..at least on my behalf..good evening to all the smart people..lol
hi Megan! hope you're well..
maybe the only thing to do is to put your money under your mattress
hello everyone
Hey everyone!
I loved President Obama's talk in Florida today. Especially the last question that the young man asked. He was so enthusiastic, it was so nice to see how much the youth truly does appreciate our new President.
I was elated to see the news appear on the monitors at the CBC today: Senate says "Yes" to bill. Yay! Now I find out it's not yet over, with both Senate and Congress needing to meet somewhere in the middle, as their bills are not identical. Eeeep...
Hi, Anderson!
Evening for everyone ...
Yes, That right!!! Suze will be here tonight!
Hi All;
Glad to see these people working to get something done. We the people appreciate it. This has to be done. Shoot, by the time they finish, we will need more than 870 Billion.
We all know something is wrong when Wally World is cutting jobs. *sighs with worried thoughts*
Hello folks. The GOP never learns does it. They have a chance to get new folks on board and they don't even see it.
Hey Anderson and everyone else! So, the Senate finally passed that $838 billion kidney stone? Now let the real bickering begin...
Why do we have to make a BIG deal about how many hours the representatives work. SO WHAT? That's their job. They all still have paychecks.
hi anderson, fellow bloggers!
its storming here in kansas!
Good evening Anderson, Randi, Megan, Ashley, EJ, Brandi and all my fellow bloggers! Hope everyone had a great day!
Hey Anderson, Randi, fellow bloggers, & AC 360 crew...FINALLY..senate passes bill..now what's next?
Pleasure, Anderson! Hi there to everyone, Randi, David, Megan, CaseyJ, the Vanessas... well, everyone! 😉
Hey Anderson
Sleepless in Germany.Good evening
Watching news makes me fear.Hwow we will get all the money from?at least we have to learn to paint our money ourself.
Good evening Anderson. What's the scoop?
Good evening Anderson,
I enjoy watching your show.
I am happy to see the support everyone is giving to the people affected by the bushfires.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Lisa L
Sydney, Australia
Hellooo Anderson, Randi, David Gergen, Brandi, Michelle D, Rikki, Ashley, Minou, Chris S, Pati, David in IN, Glen, BettyAnn, and best bloggers!!!!
Happy Tuesday night!!!!
I have good news for you.......... Stimulus package passed by Senators!!!! They will work it out right now.....
Suzy orman is on the show tonight yeah! Please provide some answers to what to do she's the only one with sound advice for bad economy .
good evening everyone... thanks for joining us tonite..