Not So Fast Mr. President

The debate of extending children's schools hours, summer breaks, etc. is an old one. But before we start proposing extensions let's fix the bureaucracy. Then start decreasing the size of the class rooms, reevaluating the content of education, start compensating teachers based on performance and finally offering vouchers. It's a shame that so many good private/religious schools have closed down for lack on enrollment when so many public school children could have filled those seats. On the other hand: Parents/Guardians wake up, speak up! http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2009/09/28/2009-09-28_president_obama_wants_to_keep_kids_in_school_longer_extended_days_weekend_hours_.html

Obama's Proposed Creation of Consumer Agency

President Obama recently proposed the creation of Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). The proposed agency would make all financial oriented products clearer to consumers. Everything from mortgages, credit cards, loans and even bank overdraft fees will be required to fully disclose the risks and costs associated with said products. Not only will the agency curtail deceptive marketing practices but it is planned to promote market competition and economic growth. Of course this isn't going over well with the big wigs @ large financial corporations nor Bernanke but who cares? It sounds like a sound plan to me-more consumer focus and a little less BS. Read more about it here:

http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2009/06/17/obamas-financial-reform-plan-the-condensed-version/