The corporate elite stands to win big in Obama’stimulus package

By Barry Grey In what was described in the mainstream media as a grand kickoff of his campaign to win bipartisan support for hi stimulus package, president-elect Barack Obama delivered a major speech on Thursday—a speech filled with somber projections,...

Global stock markets stumbled in the aftermath of the Wall Street downslide on Monday

By Andre Damon Threat of a recession in the US sent shockwaves to major indices worldwide Monday, forcing lawmakers in Washington to rush a stimulus package before the House floor, which was approved immediately today by a two third majority. The mood...