Monday, March 15, 2010
Rep. Alan Grayson Public Option Act: Health care freedom of choice or socialism? By Maryann Tobin   SHARE Unless we move toward a health care system that is not pitting doctors and hospitals against insurance companies and their quest for profits, we will never have true reform.

       Friday, March 12, 2010
Democrat Gang of Three challenge republican abuse of filibuster By Maryann Tobin   SHARE A new gang of three has emerged on the democratic side, with plans to introduce legislation to deflate the power of the filibuster.

       Thursday, March 11, 2010
Bank of America drops overdraft charge, but new fees could hurt consumers more :Video By Maryann Tobin   SHARE Bank of America has announced plans to comply with a new rule that is designed to rein in abuse of its customers. However, the potential for profits may be even greater with new products that fall outside the area of regulation.

(1 comments)        Tuesday, March 9, 2010
The best way to get rid of Rush Limbaugh is to pass health care reform: Video By Maryann Tobin   SHARE Limbaugh has made it clear that he believes any reform is bad reform. To reinforce his opposition to the issue, he recently announced plans to leave the country, if American does not maintain the status quo.

       Saturday, March 6, 2010
Republicans target Barack Obama McCarthyism style   SHARE Republicans have made no secret of the fact that they want to control the White House, the Congress and the Senate. In their efforts to obtain that goal, the RNC has painted President Obama as a "socialist" who wants to lead America into his "Evil Empire."

       Monday, March 1, 2010
Sen Jim Bunning blocks extension of unemployment checks with filibuster By Maryann Tobin   SHARE If the legislation remains yet another causality of a republican filibuster, unemployment checks will stop at 26 weeks. Those who have not found a job by then are on their own.

       Saturday, February 27, 2010
Death of Sea World trainer raises new questions about keeping killer whales in captivity By Maryann Tobin   SHARE Few deny the intelligence of whales. The US Navy has been using pilot whales for years, to perform deep-water military operations. However, whales working in their natural ocean environment, do not experience the same type of close contact that orcas in theme parks do. Still, whales communicate by sonar and other ways that humans do not fully understand. Gaps in that communication can result in tragedy.

       Saturday, February 20, 2010
Mortgage fraud and kickbacks alleged at Citibank, JP Morgan Chase & Bank of America (Video) By Maryann Tobin   SHARE Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citi Mortgage and other lenders, are finding ways to make money off of distressed homeowners who are trying to avoid foreclosure. Among them are allegations of illegal requests for up front cash payments from buyers and real estate agents, as part of their agreement to close deals on short sales.

       Saturday, February 20, 2010
Tax season could spell disaster for short sales & foreclosure victims (Video) By Maryann Tobin   SHARE Homeowners who think their mortgage problems are over after a short sale or foreclosure, may not really be out of the woods. The IRS may stick a hand in your pocket.

       Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Bank of America eager to foreclose takes house with no mortgage   SHARE A 1.5 million dollar lawsuit has been filed against Bank of America for foreclosing on a home with no mortgage and no apparent connection to Bank of America. Additionally, the homeowners' personal property, which was seized when BOA emptied and padlocked the Spring Hill, Florida home, has also vanished.

(2 comments)        Sunday, February 14, 2010
Homeowners beware: Lenders use loophole to win foreclosure by default By Maryann Tobin   SHARE Another scam to benefit the banks is just a court date away.The win-win scenario for lenders, is a virtual point of no return for homeowners.