Jobless rates rise across upstate over the last year. Do we need more signs that President Obama’s policies hurt New Yorkers? Time for our own “Game Change!”  Area jobless rate, stubbornly high, also fails to improve www.democratandchronicle.com The brightening unemployment picture in the our area has suddenly become a bit murky.

    This is why I hate eminent domain! Either buy the land or get out of business. Don’t tread on me.   Lynch blocks eminent domain for NH’s Northern Pass www.boston.com The Northern Pass power project has been effectively blocked from using eminent domain by New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch’s approval of a law restricting its use.

Mr. President – this will NOT lower gas prices and create more American jobs!   Obama Calls For Oil Subsidies Vote – Politics News Story – KMGH Denver www.thedenverchannel.com ‎(CNN) — President Barack Obama called Thursday for Congress to vote in the coming weeks on ending billions of dollars in subsidies for the oil industry. …    Friday, March 2, 2012

Young Republican campaigns to reduce taxes, regulation www.democratandchronicle.com Dorollo Nixon Jr. came home from practicing as a lawyer in the Middle East and realized that his hometown needed help. The 33-year-old, who grew up in Chili and now lives in Churchville, is running for Congress on a platform of reducing regulations and taxes. He said his legal experience will help him craft laws that affect American commerce. “One of the prime aspects of my campaign I want to emphasize: Create sustainable jobs here that will help revitalize our community before we go the way of Buffalo,” Nixon said.“I’d rather go…..

Finally! Increased competition promotes economic growth. Let’s keep it going. Southwest Airlines to fly out of Rochester www.democratandchronicle.com Greater Rochester International Airport is among 22 AirTran airports that will eventually join the Southwest route map, the airline announced today.

  Dark clouds over our future in western New York. How much longer will it take before politicians do what is must be done to get our economy going forward? Cut taxes now; reduce regulatory burdens; restore America’s future!     Kodak employees, retirees, shareholders, management all could be bankruptcy losers www.democratandchronicle.com Being in Chapter 11 will affect everyone with ties to Kodak, but some stand to be hurt more than others.

Yesterday, the share price of Eastman Kodak Common Stock fell to 47 cents.  For months, rumors of bankruptcy have clouded the future of Rochester’s fourth largest employer.  On Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal reported that the former blue chip company was considering seeking bankruptcy protection if a last-ditch business deal did not go through.  If Kodak enters bankruptcy, health insurance benefits and other coverage for retirees might not continue. When old blue chip companies go bankrupt, the prosperity of all Americans is in danger.  About a decade ago, at the onset of the digital technology revolution, Kodak failed to adapt…..

At certain spots along I-490 there are signs that say, “Speed Zone Ahead.” Have you noticed them before? 100 yards or so later, the speed limit is reduced. Thus, whenever you see this sign, you know that you need to slow down. That is what the Department of Transportation means by a “speed zone.” Perhaps western New York is fortunate that the State Government has not yet created signs that say, “Economic Speed Zone Ahead,” because if it did, we would see them all over Monroe, Orleans, Niagara, Erie, Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming Counties. The economy in western New York…..

Steve Jobs inspired. Steve Jobs innovated. Steve Jobs transformed American business and changed our lives forever. More than a dreamer, Mr. Jobs’s iron willed-execution of his plans not only gave the whole world the Apple II, iTunes, the iPhone and the iPad, but he generated employment in manufacturing, retail, service, programming, advertising, tech support, the legal profession and management. As we celebrate a life that touched virtually every American, let us remember that Mr. Jobs took advantage of many of the opportunities afforded by capitalism in our country to achieve his dreams. Without America, free and capitalist, there would not…..