Barran Liebman LLP
Oregon Law Firm,
On Wednesday, November 18, 2009, the Senate released its take on health care reform through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. While in some ways similar to the recent House bill, the Senate bill reflects some key differences of [...]
From Regional Multiple Listing Service
Sales activity continued to outpace levels from the same month last year in the latest RMLS™ Market Action report. Inventory was also down in several areas, including Lane County, Portland and Clark County.
Both pending and closed sales increased in 9 out [...]
José Pinomesa, Chairman
Oregon Independent Auto Dealers Association
It is now November and the sale of vehicles has slowed down quite a bit. I have always said that those with money will always buy what they want when they want. The problem we have now [...]
Dr. Eric Fruits,
Econinternational
Oregon’s legislators are quick to complain that they had to find $2 billion in state budget cuts in the last legislative session. These complaints are a bit disingenuous when, in fact, as the figure above shows, the legislatively approved budget has [...]
New Oregon law has ramifications for employers
By Matt Lowe,
Odonnell and Clark and Crew,
Portland law firm
Do you have, or do you know of, an employee who always seems to complain about company policies and how those policies violate the employee’s “right” of free [...]
By Bill Conerly, Businomics, Conerly Consulting
I’ve updated my economic forecast for 2010. Here’s a chart showing quarterly growth rates:
Key features: consumer spending on durables dips this quarter (after cash-for-clunkers), then grows at a pace that mixes conservative attitudes with pent-up demand and limited [...]
More than 417,000 New Jobs Needed in Oregon To Revive and Grow the Economy
U.S. Chamber’s Campaign for Free Enterprise Travels to the Northwest
PORTLAND, OR—Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s American Free Enterprise. Dream Big. campaign traveled to Oregon to engage local business leaders in an ongoing effort to [...]
CareerBuilder Survey Reveals the Most Unusual Requests or Suggestions Hiring Managers Received
CHICAGO, November 11, 2009 - Hiring managers nationwide took some time to bring levity to the workplace in a new CareerBuilder survey. More than 2,900 shared the most memorable requests or recommendations they have received in the office suggestion [...]
By Patrick Emerson
Oregon Economics Blog
The Oregonian reports on Portland having received a rating as one of the safest walking cities in America—Portland was #9. But is it really a safe walking city?
The methodology is seriously flawed. It is clearly designed to make a [...]
Mark Burles
Senior Vice President
Ipsos Public Affairs , Seattle
I think the biggest decision the Obama Administration confronts in preparing for his upcoming visit to China is not what issues to raise with his hosts, but how to raise them.
Addressing the key topics first, [...]
Polls show recession not over, and publis wants business to help not government
From Oregon Small Business Association,
82% of Americans think the recession is not over
62% said business will play a larger role in helping the economy recovery than government
45% rated the economy as [...]
Portland & Keizer eyeballing additional telecom taxes without public vote
By Pac-Tech Alliance,
Both citing declining revenue from traditional wireline taxes the cities of Portland and Keizer have announced they are considering additional taxes on wireless telecommunications and other utilities without a public vote (even though [...]
Oregon Court of Appeals Upholds Claim of Negligent Failure to Investigate
by P.K. Runkles-Pearson
Stoel Rives LLP, Attorneys at Law
In Steele v. Mayoral et al., the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that a plaintiff could take to the jury her claim that her [...]
Latest Wells Fargo survey: expectations for increased revenues improve small business owner optimism
Outlook also better for capital spending and credit availability
From Wells Fargo Bank,
Optimism among small business owners improved during October, driven by improved outlook for revenue, capital spending and hiring, according to the latest results [...]
Survey conducted by the Oregon Community Foundation
Challenged by the recession, survey results show that nonprofits must take steps to contain costs and continue to serve their communities. In 2009, private donations have decreased by 50% while the demand for services has increased 12%.
The Oregon Community [...]
By Tim Duy,
Oregon Economic Forum
Index highlights:
• The University of Oregon Index of Economic Indicators rose 0.1 percent in September to 84.4 from a revised August figure of 84.3. The behavior of the Index remains consistent with an imminent end to the recession [...]
Dr. Eric Fruits,
Econinternational Blog
The Oregonian reports that Oregon state officials deliberately underestimated the cost the governor’s tax credit scheme to attract “green” companies and to encourage “green” projects. The Business Energy Tax Credits (BETC) are huge give-aways: Enterprises that don’t pay taxes (like [...]
AT&T Inc. has sued Verizon Wireless for their “There’s a Map for That” ads which is a direct counter to At&T’s “There’s an App for that” commercials. See ad here. AT&T states that the maps used are wrong because there is still coverage in areas where “3G” service is [...]
By Martin Medeiros
Partner, Swider Medeiros Haver LLP
The State of Oregon needs new direction in its leadership to reverse the downward trend in income statistics that began in 1980, the last year Oregon’s per capita was equal to or above the national average. Not only [...]
Yesterday, Ford announced a $997 millon profit at a time when auto companies are suffering historic losses. The Atlantic Wire charted five major reasons for their success.
- Self Sufficiency (goodwill from not taking bail-out)
- Cash for Clunkers
- Solid Vehicles (wooing critics and customers)
- [...]
By Bill Conerly, Conerly Consulting LLC, Businonmics
The numbers for the third quarter look nice, or what passes for nice these days. GDP rose smartly, pretty much confirming the general view that the recession is over (more on that below).
The details surprised me a bit, [...]
The outlook for seasonal hiring in the fourth quarter of 2009 is projected to be similar to 2008, according to a new CareerBuilder survey. Eighteen percent of hiring managers plan to hire seasonal workers to meet business needs associated with the holidays and end-of-the-year wrap-ups, on par with 17 percent [...]
Beginning midnight on Oct. 31, the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation will be accepting applications for the 2010 Young Entrepreneur Awards. High school seniors with a flair for entrepreneurship are encouraged to apply online for a chance to win a scholarship valued from $1,000-$10,000. [...]
The House of Representatives Releases Its Health Care Reform Bill
Barran Liebman LLP
Oregon Law Firm,
Today, the House of Representatives released its reconciled Health Care Reform bill providing employers with half the blueprint for what their group health plans will look like in the future. [...]
By Oregon Small Business Association,
As the Bureau of Labor chart shows, Oregon and California Metro-area cities are suffering with higher than average unemployment rates. These two states are rare compared to other states which either are improving better than the national average or at least have a few city [...]
Bloomberg reports, “Orders for U.S. durable goods rose in September for the fourth time in the past six months, a sign factories are helping ring in an economic recovery.The 1 percent increase in bookings for goods meant to last several years matched the median estimate of economists surveyed by [...]
GINA Requires Employers to Post Notice, Review Policies
Stoel Rives LLP, Attorneys at Law
Dennis Westlind, Portland,
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) takes effect November 21, 2009. Is your workplace ready? Employers will soon be required to post a notice stating [...]
From an NBC/Wall Street Journal Poll:
- 81% say we are a part of a longer-term economic decline
- 27% think the country is headed in the right direction
- 65% say they feel less confident that life for their children’s generation
- 60% doubt the Iraq war will come to [...]
By Oregon Tax News,
Often overlooked, smaller tax increases will be facing thousands of Oregon homeowners, in addition to possible new taxes in Multnomah County, Hood River and Ashland.
Recent local proposals include an extension of the Ashland meals tax, along with increased driver registration fees and [...]
By Bill Conerly, Conerly Consulting LLC, Businonmics
I try not rant in this blog. I really try. But here’s the Wall Street Journal headline: “Housing Starts Rise, but Remain Subdued.” On the other hand, CNBC says, ” Producer Prices, Housing Starts Post Surprise Drops.” Huh? Did housing starts rise, [...]
By Oregon Employment Department,
Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 11.5 percent in September from the revised August figure of 12.0 percent. September’s rate was the lowest since the 10.7 percent rate in February, and was down from the high of 12.2 percent in May. Nonetheless, the [...]
State Treasurer Ben Westlund receiving treatment for recurrence of cancer, is confident of recovery. The flare-up was detected early and Westlund remains at work while undergoing therapy
BY State Treasurer Office,
SALEM – Oregon Treasurer Ben Westlund is receiving treatment to combat a recurrence of cancer, he disclosed today in [...]
By Oregon Better Business Bureau,
See full top 20 list here,
Top 10 Complaints
1. Auto Dealers – New Cars
2. Television – Cable, CATV & Satellite
3. Auto Dealers – Used Cars
4. Auto Repair & Service
5*. Property Management
5*. Furniture - Retail
7. Video [...]
A simple apology saved a business millions and satisfied customer complaints. New studies show businesses can improve customer relations without dropping a rebate check in the mail. Researchers at Britain’s Nottingham School of Economics tracked 632 customer complaints posted on a German eBay [...]
Oregon Provides Short Window for Taxpayer Amnesty; Those That Don’t Comply Get the Stick
Written by Morgan Smith
Miller Nash
Oregon and Washington Law Firm
Taxpayers having a tax deficiency and flying under the radar of the Oregon Department of Revenue were given a break when [...]
MSN Money reports, “Nike Inc. co-founder and Chairman Phil Knight has sold more than $150 million of Nike stock in the past week, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday. Knight sold 2.3 million shares for prices ranging between $64.13 and $66.34 starting [...]
By Bill Conerly, Businomics, Conerly Consulting LLC
“Technical debt” does NOT mean, “Technically, we’re in debt.” Technical debt is what happens when a business puts up an application that isn’t perfect, then has to clean up bugs and scale issues in the future. I heard [...]
Reuters reports, “World stocks hit a new 12-month high on Tuesday, powered by strong results from Apple Inc and Texas Instruments and helping to push the dollar to a new 14-month low against a basket of currencies. The strength in global stocks, up 75 percent from crisis-lows in March, [...]
By Nick Beleiciks, Senior Analyst
Oregon Employment Department
There were 18,242 job openings in Oregon this spring, according to the results of the 2009 Oregon Job Vacancy Survey. That was significantly fewer than the 47,888 job vacancies employers reported last spring. Despite the weaker economy, employers [...]
Oregon jury finds that employer must compensate workers for donning and doffing
Bullard Smith Jernstedt Wilson
BULLARD eAlert
A recent jury verdict serves as a good reminder to employers: where an employer requires employees to don or doff uniforms/protective gear at the place of employment, and [...]
State Personal Income Percent Change: Second Quarter 2009
U.S. personal income grew 0.2 percent in the second quarter of 2009, the first growth in a year for the U.S. and for 15 states, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau [...]
By Patrick Emerson
Oregon Economics Blog
This map shows all of Oregon’s export markets and their relative size. It is a nifty way to get an idea of with whom we trade and how much we trade with each.
By Oregon Tax News,
Oregon is near bottom in wage growth and it could get worse. According the United States Census Bureau, Oregon is currently ranked 8th in lowest pay check growth across the country.
The rise of unemployment in Oregon gives employers the opportunity to take [...]
CNNMoney has reported, “Despite concerted government-led and lender-supported efforts to prevent foreclosures, the number of filings hit a record high in the third quarter, according to a report issued Thursday. “They were the worst three months of all time,” said Rick Sharga, spokesman for RealtyTrac, an online marketer [...]
Health Care Reform on the Floor of the House and Senate
Barran Liebman LLP
Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine became the first Republican in the United States Senate to support Health Care Reform, although she did it tepidly quoting Longfellow, “Great is the art of the [...]
José Pinomesa, President
Oregon Independent Auto Dealers Association
Cash for Clunkers ended a little over a month ago with about 9000 vehicles exchanged for $37 Million worth of rebates. Thanks to CARS many Oregonians took advantage of the program and bought a new vehicle. This [...]
By Bill Conerly, Conerly Consulting, Businomics,
More interesting information from the IMF’s World Economic Outlook:
Before getting to the outlook, note some of the dynamics. The mildest cycle was for agricultural raw materials, followed by beverages (coffee, tea) and food. These are generally materials with [...]
More Than A Quarter of Employers Think More Employees are Calling in Sick with Fake Excuses Due to Stress Tied to the Recession.
Employers Share Most Unusual Reasons Employees Used to Explain an Absence
From CareerBuilder.com
October 8, 2009 - While the cold and flu season [...]
Avakian Awards $127, 713 in Sex Harassment Case
By Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
In mid-September, Commissioner Avakian issued a final order in the sexual harassment case against From the Wilderness, Inc. (FTWI) and Michael Ruppert of Ashland. In addition to awarding lost wages, Commissioner Avakian ordered $125,000 [...]
Most retail cfos say too much inventory still biggest risk to holiday sales results, while layoffs take a back seat as retailers focus on inventory management for the remainder of 2009
By BDO Seidman LLP,
According to a recent study by BDO Seidman, LLP, one [...]
By Tim Duy,
Oregon Economic Forum
The UO Index rose 0.5 percent in July, and the overall behavior of the Index in recent months continues to indicate that Oregon will exit recession in the second half of 2009. Highlights include:
• Initial jobs claims continue to trend [...]
Oregon Mood Improving; Obama’s Health Care Plan Finds Mixed Reviews
By Moore Information,
October 6, 2009
The mood of Oregon voters is pessimistic but has improved significantly in the past eight months. In February of this year, we reported pessimism at its highest point in six years, but today we [...]
By Oregon Small Business Association,
Little-known Flir Systems (FLIR), the world leading provider of infrared technology used by militaries across the globe, hopes to bring its technology to motor vehicles. FLIR’s success booms despite the recession because of the need for infrared technology, especially during a time [...]
The Wall Street Journal reports, “The U.S. vacancy rate reached 7.8%, a 23-year high, according to Reis Inc., a New York real-estate research firm that tracks vacancies and rents in the top 79 U.S. markets. The rate is expected to climb further in the fall and winter, when rental demand [...]
By Bill Conerly, Conerly Consulting, Businomics,
The International Monetary Fund says, “The global recession is ending.” If you do business overseas, one of the best free information sources is the IMF’s semi-annual World Economic Outlook. Although I have not always been a fan of IMF policies, I’ve found their [...]
Percent change in Real GDP by Metropolitan Area 2008
Bureau of Economic Analysis: New statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show that the slowdown in U.S. economic growth was widespread: 60 percent of metropolitan areas saw economic growth slow down or [...]
PORTLAND, Ore.- The Board of Directors of Northwest Natural Gas Company (NYSE:NWN), dba NW Natural, has increased the quarterly dividend on the company’s common stock to 41.5 cents from 39.5 cents per share, an increase of 5 percent. The dividends will be paid Nov. 13, 2009, [...]
by by Dennis Westlind, World of Work
Stoel Rives LLP, Attorneys at Law
Last week the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) filed with the Secretary of State a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on new regulations pertaining to certain employee leave laws. [...]
Press Release from Gene Biggi and family.
We have decided not to sell our family property to the City of Beaverton for the purpose of building a stadium for Merritt Paulson. Sale of the property would displace hundreds of employees in dozens in businesses. Mayor Doyle [...]
A new decision from the Washington Court of Appeals, Roe v. Telletech Customer Care Management LLC, provides a victory for employers who resist employees’ requests to accommodate their medical marijuana use. The case involved an employee who, after only two weeks of work, [...]
By Dr. Eric Fruits
Econinternational
Portland politicians love their streetcars. Earlier this month, the city council unanimously approved a streetcar concept plan (PDF) that calls for a massive expansion of the streetcar system throughout Portland.
Streetcar systems have substantial construction costs. On top of that, [...]
Rasmussen reports that, “Just 41% of voters nationwide now favor the health care reform proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats. That’s down two points from a week ago and the lowest level of support yet measured. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 56% are opposed to [...]
By Bill Conerly, Businomics, Conerly Consulting LLC
For years I heard sellers of luxury goods say, “The rich will always have money.” Then the recession came and we learned that the rich will not always spend their money. As an example, I wrote a blog [...]
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Names Winners at the 16th Annual OEN Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Awards
By Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
Ray King of AboutUs wins the award for individual achievement. Jama Software, Monsoon, and Motorcycle Superstore are Selected as this year’s award winners in company categories
Sept. 24, 2009, Portland, Ore. — [...]
New ‘Buy Oregon Bonds’ sales will create jobs and finance vital energy, courtroom and state hospital projects
By Oregon State Treasurer,
SALEM – State Treasurer Ben Westlund today announced two upcoming “Buy Oregon Bonds” sales that will create jobs and finance important projects, while also allowing the [...]
By Amy Vander Vliet
Published Sep-21-2009
The latest report from the state Office of Economic Analysis (OEA) contains more good news than it has in a while. The freefall is over, the worst is behind us, and recovery is in sight. However, once here, the recovery [...]
By Doug Batey
LCC Law Monitor
Stoel Rives LLP, Attorneys at Law
Portland,
Most business people who are familiar with the tax treatment of LLCs understand that LLCs are tax-efficient. LLCs are taxed as partnerships (except in the rare event [...]
Eco-nomics: Full Information and Efficiency
By Patrick Emerson
Oregon Economics Blog
One of the requirements necessary for a free market to reliably achieve an efficient outcome is full and symmetric information. So this article on a smart electricity grid pilot project is pretty interesting. [...]
Q&A with Mark Burles,
Senior Vice President
Ipsos Public Affairs , Seattle
Should US business be concerned over the recent Obama tire tariff?
Burles: Absolutely. The last thing the global economy needs is for a trade war to erupt between the US and China. That [...]
USA Today Reports, “Housing is getting even less affordable. More Americans found housing unaffordable last year, even though home prices across the U.S. have taken a major fall. More than 40 million spent 30% or more of their household income on housing costs, 600,000 more than in 2007, according to [...]
Understanding, Addressing, and Resolving Bullying Behavior in Your Workplace
By Dunn, Carney, Allen, Higgins & Tongue
Bullying in the workplace is a common, and often misunderstood problem. In a 2007 survey, half of the employees interviewed said they had heard someone scream at a co-worker during [...]
From Businessweek, “Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman said she wants to cut state spending by another $15 billion and reduce California’s existing state work force by 17 percent, even as the state has wrestled with budget shortfalls in recent years that have led to deep cuts [...]
By Dr. Eric Fruits
Econinternational
While other portions of the state budget are facing the axe, Oregon’s tax subsidies for alternative energy and energy conservation a going through the roof.
The state estimates that the subsidies will cost the state $167 million [...]
Final Health Care Reform Bill Released: Let the Reconciliation Begin
Barran Liebman LLP
The Senate Finance Committee officially released its health care bill, the last of the 5 bills to be introduced in the health care debate. This alert focuses on the impacts on employer based [...]
By Oregon Employment Department,
Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 12.2 percent in August from the revised July figure of 11.8 percent. Oregon’s unemployment rate has been close to 12 percent for the six month period March through August, following a steep run-up during the [...]
Counting down the hours until payday? You’re not alone. As the economic downturn trudges on, many workers are struggling with household budgets. Six-in-ten (61 percent) workers report they always or usually live paycheck to paycheck just to make ends meet, up from 49 [...]
José Pinomesa, President
Oregon Independent Auto Dealers Association
It is a fact that it is going to cost more to own a vehicle in Oregon. During this past legislative session Oregon passed a bill that would increase the vehicle fuel tax. Even currently at $2.89 [...]
The Wall Street Journal reports, “Housing starts climbed a less-than-expected 1.5% to a seasonally adjusted 598,000 annual rate compared to the prior month, the Commerce Department said Thursday. Building permits also increased last month. Single-family starts in August compared to the prior month retreated 3.0% to 479,000, a modest [...]
by Ahead of Schedule Law Blog
Stoel Rives LLP, Attorneys at Law
Portland,
The Oregon Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion in Abraham v. T. Henry Construction, Inc., et al., a residential construction defect case, that helps clarify the circumstances under which a contractor [...]
Reuters reported, “August retail sales jumped 2.7 percent, the sharpest rise in 3-1/2 years, indicating that consumer spending might make a bigger-than-anticipated contribution to the economy’s recovery from the worst recession in decades…”Expectations were high for the retail sales number, but the number reported exceeded even those expectations,” said [...]
States across the nation are cutting taxes to boost stagnant economies. Texas, Arizona, and Maine are all taking steps to lower taxes. A recent study by former U.S. Treasury economist Robert Carroll shows that states with lower corporate tax rates have higher wage [...]
By Bill Conerly, Businomics, Conerly Consulting LLC
The data on foreign trade show both imports and exports looking up.
This pattern–a small upturn after a huge decline–is present is lots of current data, including
- Retail sales
- Real consumer spending
- Car sales
- [...]
After nearly eight months of postponements, the new E-Verify system goes into effect today, September 8, 2009, for certain federal contractors.
Barran Liebman LLP
As you may remember from previous E-Alerts, current law requires that all employers complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) [...]
Oregon Employment Department: Approximately 3,000 Oregonians have come to the end of their unemployment insurance benefits, as their final extensions expired this past week. According to the Oregon Employment Department, the rate of Oregonians running out of all extension benefits will grow to about 500 per week statewide.In July, [...]
Family Owned Business Blog
Ater Wynne Oregon Attorneys at Law
The Governor signed into a law a bill that directs the Oregon Department of Revenue to conduct a tax amnesty program. Amnesty will be available for any inheritance tax return which had an original [...]
By Tim Duy,
Oregon Economic Forum
Highlights of latest report,
The UO Index dropped 0.4 percent in July, but the overall behavior of the Index in recent months continues to indicate that Oregon will exit recession in the second half of 2009. Highlights include:
• Initial [...]
The Wall Street Journal Reports, “In 2007, the top 1% of U.S. families accounted for 23.5% of all personal income in the U.S., according to economists Emmanuel Saez of the University of California at Berkeley and Thomas Piketty of the Paris School of Economics. That was [...]
By Oregon Biz Report,
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s latest attempt to save California from one of the largest budget deficits in history involves a garage sale. The Governor promoted the sale as a way to help the state balance its budget, which has topped $20 billion [...]
In statistics compiled by AACER (Automated Access to Court Electronic Records) Oregon ranked third in the nation in percentage increase for business bankruptcies between the first and second quarters of 2008.
Oregon had 214 business bankruptcies in the first quarter growing to 375 [...]
Advertising and Quantitative Analysis: The Trial and Error Economy Comes to Madison Avenue
By Bill Conerly, Businomics, Conerly Consulting LLC
The economic recovery is coming, but not all businesses will gain from it. Some executives will step outside to smell the sweet aroma of economic [...]
By U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics
Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased at a 6.6 percent annual rate during the second quarter of 2009, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. This was the largest productivity increase since the third quarter of 2003, and reflects declines of 1.5 [...]
Family Owned Business Blog
Ater Wynne Oregon Attorneys at Law
The U. S. Supreme Court has approved proposed amendments on the computation of time under the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Procedure. The amendments will take effect on December 1, 2009, [...]
By Dr. Eric Fruits
Econinternational
The Portland mayor announced that the City Council has entered into an agreement with TriMet in which the City provides free bus passes to 14,000 students in Portland Public Schools. According to the agreement (pdf), the estimated cost of the program [...]
Associated Oregon Industries,
Oregon’s largest business advocate
Published after each regular session, the AOI Oregon Business Report is Oregon’s most comprehensive record of how the legislature dealt with the important issues affecting Oregon’s business community and job creation in the private sector. In the [...]
By Tiffany Woods,
Oregon State University Extension Service
Highlights
- Environmental pressure has little impact on firm’s environmental decision
- Market forces help reduce environmental violations
- Smaller firms violate rules more than larger firms
- Executive green values can create over-compliance
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A business [...]
by World of Work
Stoel Rives LLP, Attorneys at Law
In SAIF Corp. v. Sprague, the Oregon Supreme Court upheld the workers’ compensation claim of an employee who sought coverage for gastric bypass surgery, on the grounds that the surgery was necessary to treat a [...]
The American Recovery and Reinvestment act is now investing $300 million in an effort to boost the sales of energy-efficient home appliances. This Cash for Appliances federal program is expected to begin late this fall, authorizing rebates ranging from $50 to $200 for [...]
Of 266 economists surveyed by the National Association for Business Economics:
- 70% Say Fed’s monetary policy is “about right”
- 49% Say Fed should leave monetary policy alone
- 45% Favor more restrictive policies
- 15% Say cap-and-trade would significantly cut emissions
- 75%+ Say no second stimulus needed
Downtown Portland sees decline in jobs,
Continued positive feelings on safety, cleanliness
By Portland Business Alliance,
Business Census and Survey also shows spike in mass transit commuting Portland, Ore. – Signs of the country’s economic downturn are evident throughout the Central City, according to the results of [...]
