Bush reportedly to ask Congress for extra 50 bln for Iraq War

If Bush does indeed ask for, and get the funds, U.S. spending in Iraq would then total more than three billion dollars per week. "US President George W Bush plans to ask Congress for an extra 50 bln usd for Iraq following a highly anticipated report on progress in the...

NYC Sez Jersey Stinks

Of course, NYC has been saying this for years..."NEW YORK (AP) -- The gas-like odor that hung over Manhattan's streets was gone Tuesday, but city officials were still trying to pinpoint its source -- and eyeing New Jersey. Charles Sturcken, a spokesman for the city Department...

The Perils of Being a Front Runner

"John McCain was a straight-talking upstart in the 2000 presidential election. Now he's poised to be the G.O.P. favorite for 2008, but at what cost? As a rallying cry. "Common sense conservatism" doesn't have quite the ring of "Straight Talk Express." But the new slogan on...

Saving Money on Your Mortgage

"You might "assume" the existing mortgage on the house you're buying, if there is one. This is a good deal if the existing mortgage is at a lower rate than prevailing interest rates. To do this, you'll need to make sure the existing mortgage is "assumable," or transferable....