FEBRUARY 6, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Immigrant Entrepreneurs Transform America's Economy. Impact: If only the founding fathers had known that immigrants would someday be more likely to start successful businesses than the average native-born citizen, perhaps they would have included 'Welcome' in the Constitution.. Fact: Did you know that the original recipe for American apple pie is actually from a German immigrant? So much for the 'American' part!.
• Headline: Bush's Budget Proposal to Eliminate Deficit. Impact: Bush's budget battle kicked off a chain reaction of political gridlock that still reverberates today. Who knew a mere budget could throw Congress into a never-ending game of political tug-of-war?. Fact: Fun fact: the only budget that seems to be balanced without controversy is the one for pizza on Fridays in Congress..
• Headline: Home Depot Proxy Fight Is Settled. Impact: The Home Depot proxy fight settlement may have prevented a corporate civil war, but it also set a precedent for future shareholders to realize they could actually have a say in how their favorite lumberyard operates.. Fact: Did you know that Home Depot was founded in 1978? And yet, it still feels like the aisles are a maze designed to test your sanity..
• Headline: Bush’s and Spitzer’s Budgets Hit New York Hospitals Hard. Impact: Bush's budget cuts to New York hospitals contributed to a healthcare crisis that would evolve into a nationwide discussion about healthcare accessibility, proving that sometimes bad decisions can spark crucial debates.. Fact: Fun fact: New York hospitals have been known to be so busy that they could probably use a budget for coffee more than anything else!.