by Daniel Klotz on December 11, 2008
The current recession will undoubtedly continue into 2009, perhaps bottoming out before summer and then resuming slow growth in the second half of the year. Central Pennsylvania in general, and Lancaster in particular, will be rife with problems. But, there (…)
by Daniel Klotz on December 10, 2008
Yesterday was a big news day around the world. A phone call from president-elect Obama triggered a long series of events that contributed to the downfall of Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich. Investors began to lose money holding U.S. debt as (…)
by Daniel Klotz on December 7, 2008
“When it gets rough out there, a lot of business leaders get out of the car and say, ‘We’re OK with minor reform,’” Rahm Emanuel, Obama’s appointed chief of staff, recently told The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council. “I’m challenging (…)
by Daniel Klotz on November 10, 2008
Three (really rustic) graphics: Together, they spell trouble for Republicans here in Lancaster County, PA, which has for decades been a dependable stronghold for the GOP. The graphics represent, in order, the outcome of the 2000, 2004, and 2008 presidential (…)
by Daniel Klotz on November 6, 2008
I worked at my polling place for 14 straight hours on Tuesday. I walked half a block to First United Methodist Church, the polling location for Lancaster’s 6th Ward, 1st Precinct, at 6:30 a.m. and left at 9:30 p.m. I (…)