ACORN Has Long Been In Republicans' Cross Hairs Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:51:00 -0400 Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign, the Republican National Committee and others have accused ACORN of widespread voter fraud. It's the latest, and most bitter, battle in a long conflict between conservatives and the grassroots group. Obama, McCain To Sit Down For Final Debate Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:35:00 -0400 Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain meet Wednesday night for the final presidential debate. With less than three weeks to go before the election, McCain needs to have a strong performance. Polls show Obama leading nationally and in battleground states. McCain and Obama will be seated at a desk with the moderator, Bob Schieffer of CBS. Economy Steals Spotlight Among Debate Issues Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:19:00 -0400 The issue that has taken over the upcoming election is the economy. Uncertainty in the markets has forced presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain to adjust their economic proposals. Both candidates unveiled their plans this week — just in time for Wednesday's final debate.
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Nick Paumgarten: Facing down the credit crunch. Nick Paumgarten Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000 At ten o’clock Wednesday night, the banker lingered in his office. He was a top-ranking executive at a major global financial institution (he did not want to be identified, because, well, he did not want to be identified), and he had been at work for sixteen hours, monitoring the . . . Lillian Ross: Matt Sax's one-man hip hop show at the Duke. Lillian Ross Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000 Lincoln Center Theatre has never had a rapper on its boards, but this month, as part of a new program to encourage emerging playwrights, it is taking under its wing--and stashing twenty blocks south, at its new two-hundred-seat Duke--the one-man hip-hop show “Clay.” Matt . . . Dana Goodyear: Campaign ’08 Abroad Dana Goodyear Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000 Fukui is a prefecture divided. On the one hand, it is home to Obama, a rustic fishing village on the Sea of Japan. (Obama means “little beach.”) On the other, its capital city--two hours from Obama on the commuter train--is a Republican stronghold: Fukui City, where Sarah Palin’s . . .
Ethnic Businesses: An Emerging Economic Force - A Barclay's Bank commissioned research study focusing on the nature of ethnic businesses in the UK and the particular issues and challenges they face in running their businesses.
Internet Resources for Minority Business Owners - Following is a list of 20 Internet sites which may provide useful information to business owners, professionals, and workers who are part of the minority community.
Making It! Minority Success Stories - Official site of the weekly TV show, profiling small business owners. Includes show synopses, valuable business information, resources, links, and events calendar.
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Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) - Federal agency promoting the growth of businesses owned by ethnic minorities. Register on-line for assistance with capital formation, marketing and management.
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Minority Business Entrepreneur Magazine - A bimonthly publication for and about minority and women business owners. We focus on affirmative action and contracting issues. We also offer information on Women's Business Exclusive, a newsletter exclusively for women business owners.
