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Will Obama’s Year-end Challenges Define His Presidency?

Will Obama’s Year-end Challenges Define His Presidency?

As we enter the final quarter of a historic but tumultuous year, I can't think of a better time to review the complexities and challenges of the Obama Presidency. I know it seems like every week, one pundit or another reviews the 100-day mark of one of the administration’s or the president’s popularity rating. But there is much agreement among most analysts, regardless of the political persuasion, that the recent confluence of events will prove to be telling.

An Eye for Innovation

David E. Saunders II is the very definition of a growth investor. Saunders seeks high returns by owning a piece of companies that are expected to post revenue and earnings growth in the coming years.

Obama, Brown on the Record: G-20 Summit

Obama, Brown on the Record: G-20 Summit

PRIME MINISTER BROWN: The whole of the United Kingdom welcomes President Obama and the First Lady on your first official visit to our country. President Obama, you have given renewed...

Next Generation of Blacks On Wall Street

Representation of African-Americans and Hispanics in the investment banking community remains miniscule at about 1-2%. This is a very tough business for minorities to break into, notes James Reynolds Jr., CEO...

Stress-Free Work Results

Already familiar with managing a full plate,the ongoing economic crisis has created a more intense workload and additional challenges for Wynona Redmond, director of public affairs and government relations for Oakbrook, Illinois-headquartered Dominick’s Finer Foods, Chicagoland’s second largest supermarket chain. “My team is always on-call handling urgent matters as they arise and those addressing the various stakeholders and constituencies,” says Redmond. Like many professionals, Redmond’s department has been challenged with maximizing productivity on a more conservative budget during the current economic climate. In addition to their usual workload, requests for charitable support have tripled as nonprofits have seen major declines in grants, requiring the public affairs team to work even smarter.

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