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  • Erik Paulsen: Why is government closing businesses?

    06/11/2009 6:54:56 AM PDT · by Caleb1411 · 28 replies · 1,266+ views
    Minneapolis Star Tribune ^ | June 10, 2009 | ERIK PAULSEN
    Imagine owning a successful business you've built from the ground up. Maybe you provide several dozen people with good-paying, full-time jobs or are one of only a few businesses left in a small community. You've likely made difficult decisions just to keep your business afloat and employees on staff during these tough economic times. One day you're given notice that you have 30 days to close your doors; no explanation, no chance to appeal -- just an ultimatum. I'm willing to bet few people would take that directive kindly. Sadly, this scenario is not a figment of imagination -- it's...
  • Dealergate Update: What we have so far

    05/29/2009 6:57:18 PM PDT · by Josh Painter · 39 replies · 1,793+ views
    RedState.com ^ | Friday, May 29th at 1:03PM EDT | Josh Painter
    Since we last checked in, here are the latest developments in the rope line of strange occurrences Doug Ross has dubbed Dealergate (Some bloggers prefer Mopargate, but many non-motorheads won't get it. Dealergate it is). In another of the many pesky coincidences to be found in this story, car czar Steven Rattner, the real head of President Obama's auto task force, is married to Maureen White, a former fundraising chair for the Democratic National Committee. Need dealer donor data? No problem... Chelsea Schilling examined the political donations made by dealers on Chrysler's closing list, data for whom are now in...