The markets plunged at the news of flat-lining employment rate. The recovery is compounded by a work force anxious that they will lose their job. Washington appears gridlocked on the economy. What can businesses do to ameliorate the symptoms of recession.
The Dow's 521 point plunge marked a drop in confidence amidst Europe's worsening debt contagion and China's stalling economy - and U.S. austerity measures failed to calm the markets.
The stock market continues its slow, painful death, Obama cancels his new helicopter and remains popular in the polls, Buddy Johnson's in hot water, there's Jell-O wrestling in the Arctic and more on today's Short List.
Canada goes wild over Obama, Floridians love casino gambling, no one knows quite how the mortgage bailout will work, the evil stimulus package pays for an expansion at Moffitt and much more on today's Short List.
Obama unveils his team of Superfriends to handle foreign affairs, the stock market takes a dump on news we've been in a recession for a year (duh!), Florida's foreclosure-suspension plan hits Time and more on today's Short List.
Joe Biden is interviewed by Palm Beach, Fl fifth grader Damon Weaver, the economy it still in the crapper, the World Series to resume tonight (maybe), the Christian Science Monitor ends their print edition and more on today's short list.
Republican Leaders (including Governor Charlie) look for the exits of the good ship John McCain. Plus, the Rays hammer the Sox, the Dow soars, Obama holds his lead, football makes no sense, and more on today's Short List.