Insufficient Warning “I think all three agencies have been irresponsible in not accurately warning citizens.” —Stephen Smith, executive director for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, criticizing federal, state and Tennessee Valley Authority officials for their handling of safety concerns …
Dear Elaine: Send Money “Given the bearish economic forecasts for the next two to three years, we anticipate the unemployment rate will continue to rise significantly. It is essential that our states have sufficient resources in place to help support …
Obama on Climate, Jobs “My presidency will mark a new chapter in America’s leadership on climate change that will strengthen our security and create millions of new jobs in the process.” —A Reuters story that ran on Nov. 19 credits …
Taking Care “At the end of the day, we’re going to make sure everyone is taken care of.” —North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley upon touring Johnston and Wilson counties after a weekend tornado killed two people and damaged or destroyed …
A Lawsuit-Driven System “Our lawsuit-driven system provides little benefit to injured workers and devours financial resources that would otherwise be used to grow our economy and create new jobs.” —Oklahoma State Rep. Mark McCullough says he plans a renewed push …
Row Own Boat “Taxpayers should be a last resort rather than a cheap source of capital … We’ll row our own boat.” —Evan Greenberg, Ace Limited’s CEO, chiding insurers that have hinted they might ask to take part in the …
No Texting While Driving “When you see accidents that have happened or you hear about near-misses, it is just a step we can take to ensure the safety of our citizens.” —Austin, Texas, City Councilman Mike Martinez says he has …
Financial Myth “This is a financially dangerous myth. … Just because the resale value of your home may have declined does not mean that the cost to rebuild it has also dropped—and that should be your target. ” —Insurance Information …
Case Dismissed “I once again apologize for my actions, and for the pain and disappointment those actions caused my family and the many people who supported me during my career in public life.” —Former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, commenting …
The Blame Game “It stretches both credibility and past experience with bridge structural failure to find causation through a single factor.” —Minnesota State Rep. Jim Oberstar on Oct. 26 criticized the National Transportation Safety Board after a published report said …
