Billions of Federal Dollars Available for Energy Conservation

White House announced that $452 million dollars will be allocated in incentives by the Federal Government to promote energy efficiency as part of the Recovery Act investment. These dollars will leverage the billions of utility incentive dollars and private investment.

Bloomberg Article Reaffirms Early WNV Articles Regarding Unemployment Extensions

Earlier this week, Bloomberg Businessweek released an article that confirms WorldNewsVine’s original story regarding the Unemployment Extensions Tier V Questionable Before Break

First Test Vote on Wall Street Reform Bill Failed

Just moments ago the Senate voted to block moving forward on the Wall Street Finance Reform Bill, 3.3217.

Eyjafjallajokull Volcano No Signs of Ending | Travelers Finally Heading Home

Travelers and holiday goers began arriving home this week as Iceland’s volcano still spews ash.

Deadly Tornado Strikes Mississippi | Nine Deaths Confirmed

A deadly tornado ripped through parts of Mississippi today. Nine people have been confirmed dead.

California Governor Proclaims State of Emergency in Imperial County

In response to Sunday’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake originated in Baja California, Mexico which was felt as far away as Los Angeles, CA. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a State of Emergency in Imperial County, CA.

Governor Schwarzenegger Applauds Loan Guarantees to Rural California Companies

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded four California rural businesses with more than $11 million in loan guarantees that will help spur job creation and support local communities.

Tax, Unemployment, Highway Bills – Debates may extend into next week

The House today passed the $15 billion dollar jobs bill introduced by the Senate last week addressing Job Creation.

The Senate is already moved on to its next job proposal, taking up $150 billion bill that would provide a longer term extension of popular tax breaks, unemployment benefits, and other provisions however, it still unclear as to how this would or would it add additional “weeks” of benefits to the unemployed.