President Obama's health care plan will present far-reaching changes. Tens of millions of Americans who lack health coverage today could be insured, while those happy with their coverage could keep it. Local health care providers, though, wonder if the changes can work.
Commercial properties are now beginning to enter the deluge of foreclosures seen in the housing market. While a huge increase in distressed properties has not yet been observed, real estate experts expect the trend to soon surface.
The prospect of navigating a changing industry through an economic downturn keeps bankers cautious, but many agree that their institutions -- particularly if free from toxic assets -- can survive, thrive and offer value to customers.
In 1960, when President Kennedy said he wanted U.S. astronauts on the moon by the end of the decade, it seemed impossible. But the government used this single-minded agenda as a policy guide, and in 1969 there was that famous giant leap for mankind.
Donald Ankeny, Westcore Properties CEO, noted that some $615 billion worth of commercial mortgage paper is set to reset nationally within the next three years, and he's afraid of what might happen if the borrowers can't refinance.
With a struggling economy, high unemployment rates and the military fighting battles on the other side of the world, Americans have their share of worries.
The financial markets are not only taking their toll on workers and those who might have to let them go; health care providers are getting slammed as well.
The U.S. patent system doesn't need a major overhaul, according to a panel of industry officials who are skeptical of Congress' recent attempts at reform.
March 27, 2009 -- George Chamberlin talks to Alan Nevin of MarketPointe Realty Advisors about current housing markets and up and coming construction projects.
March 26, 2009 -- George Chamberlin talks to Greg Garrabrants, CEO of Bank of Internet USA, about his bank operation and how the current economy is affecting business.
