Archive for September, 2008
News Articles - 09/28/2008
Rep. Mack calls economic bailout plan “gimmicky”, won’t support it
WINK NEWS & WASHINGTON (AP) - Southwest Florida Representative Connie Mack (R) is calling the the $700 billion bailout for the financial industry “gimmicky” and it is not the kind of bill that he went to Congress to back.
The plan place the largest government intervention in markets since the Great Depression. The rescue plan casts [...]
News Articles - 09/27/2008
Guest Opinion: Fiscal crisis needs action but bailout not the answer
The American people understand that there’s turbulence and turmoil in the marketplace. The financial sector is rattled. Confidence on Main Street and Wall Street is shaken.
People from every walk of life across Southwest Florida and the nation want to see our economic challenges disappear quickly and for the U.S. economy to grow.
I do too.
But I [...]
News Articles - 09/24/2008
Rep. Connie Mack does not support bailout plan
U.S. Rep. Connie Mack IV, R-Fort Myers, says he does not support the federal government’s $1 trillion bailout plan and said he favored market-based solutions to stimulate growth in the economy.
Mack released the statement after President George W. Bush gave a speech Wednesday night announcing the proposed bailout of the financial industry that is currently [...]
Press Releases - 09/19/2008
Congressman Connie Mack to Speak at ‘Florida Women for McCain’ Rally on Sept 20 in Estero
Fort Myers, FL – Congressman Connie Mack (R-FL) will speak at a ‘Florida Women for McCain’ campaign rally tomorrow Saturday September 20th.
The ‘Florida Women for McCain’ rally is expected to begin at 9:00 AM. It is being held at Pagelli’s Cucina at Coconut Point Town Center, 8017 Plaza Del Lago Drive in Estero.
Mack’s remarks are [...]
News Articles - 09/17/2008
Editorial: Good match of need, dollars
Want to see federal tax dollars wisely spent? Watch them get enlisted for medical care for retired armed services personnel.
In Southwest Florida, home to an estimated 200,000-plus veterans, an expansion of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health services is welcome news. A new clinic in Cape Coral, coincidentally with 200,000 square feet, is bound to [...]
