This week is shaping up to be another active one on the bailout-and-financing front. First and foremost, Congress returns to work this week to consider a once-unthinkable proposal: Put up billions in taxpayer-backed loans so that Detroit’s “Big Three” can be saved. Expect a fight, however, as the bailout debate finally moves past banks to focus on General Motors Corp. (GM), Ford Motor Co. (F), and Chrysler Corp.

The situation is dire. GM is burning through cash at a pace that could mean bankruptcy, and all three players are struggling with high costs, weak vehicle sales, frozen credit lines and dwindling cash reserves calling into question whether they can survive much longer without government help. The answer, of course, is that they probably can’t.

But it’s here that the debate turns political, the Detroit Free Press reports. Congressional Democrats are pushing for some form

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Incoming president Barack Obama is expected to increase spending and provide new incentives to develop alternative energy. This provides a great opportunity for investors, says Sara Nunnally. She expects international companies like Acciona SA (MCE:ANA) from Spain to play a major role in expanding clean energy in the US.

This from Taipan Publishing’s emerging markets blog:

As climate change and energy independence have headlined a number of events during the past two years of presidential campaigning, I’m happy to see alternative energy back in the investment ring.

Surprisingly, many top-notch European companies see the U.S. as a major growth region for the renewable energy business, and they are coming over in droves to set up shop.

Let’s take a look at just one of the technologies that’s already being employed around the world: wind power.

The U.S. is in bad shape compared to the rest of the world. Some of the world’s

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Income partnerships, generally known as Master Limited Partnerships or MLP's or US Income Partnerships, are investments that are similar to income royalty trusts, except that they are structured as limited partnerships. MLP's have certain advantages over regular stocks with high dividends. There is no double taxation because the income is passed through without being taxed at the corporate level. Also, they can pass through tax deductions. However, there are a couple issues you should be aware of, that make them different from income trusts. For example, income partnerships don't send out 1099 forms, they send out a Schedule K-1 Form, and the income is reported on your tax return differently from regular dividends. In addition, you should never, ever put an MLP into a retirement plan because of the UBTI or Unrelated Business Taxable Income problem, which could put the tax deferred status of your retirement plan ...

Wisconsin is a popular tourist destination. The most visited places within the state are: The Wisconsin Dells, House on The Rock, and the Circus World Museum. Some interesting facts about Wisconsin follow:1. Wisconsin’s largest forest product is papermaking, and it employs more than 100,000 people.2. Gravel and construction sand represent 80% of Wisconsin’s nonfuel mineral production.3. Wisconsin’s top agricultural products are dairy beef and calves, and corn4. Workers in the papermaking industry of Wisconsin are the highest paid within the manufacturing industry.5. Wisconsin tourism industry employs 177,000 workers and generated about $6 billion in revenue.6. Wisconsin’s major exporter industries are the computer, machinery, and the transportation. 7. Wisconsin’s main exports go to Canada, Japan, and Mexico. 8. One of the largest ore bodies of zinc copper is located in Wisconsin.9. Wisconsin offers property tax exemptions ...

Wisconsin is a popular tourist destination. The most visited places within the state are: The Wisconsin Dells, House on The Rock, and the Circus World Museum. Some interesting facts about Wisconsin follow:1. Wisconsin’s largest forest product is papermaking, and it employs more than 100,000 people.2. Gravel and construction sand represent 80% of Wisconsin’s nonfuel mineral production.3. Wisconsin’s top agricultural products are dairy beef and calves, and corn4. Workers in the papermaking industry of Wisconsin are the highest paid within the manufacturing industry.5. Wisconsin tourism industry employs 177,000 workers and generated about $6 billion in revenue.6. Wisconsin’s major exporter industries are the computer, machinery, and the transportation. 7. Wisconsin’s main exports go to Canada, Japan, and Mexico. 8. One of the largest ore bodies of zinc copper is located in Wisconsin.9. Wisconsin offers property tax exemptions ...

Wisconsin is a popular tourist destination. The most visited places within the state are: The Wisconsin Dells, House on The Rock, and the Circus World Museum. Some interesting facts about Wisconsin follow:1. Wisconsin’s largest forest product is papermaking, and it employs more than 100,000 people.2. Gravel and construction sand represent 80% of Wisconsin’s nonfuel mineral production.3. Wisconsin’s top agricultural products are dairy beef and calves, and corn4. Workers in the papermaking industry of Wisconsin are the highest paid within the manufacturing industry.5. Wisconsin tourism industry employs 177,000 workers and generated about $6 billion in revenue.6. Wisconsin’s major exporter industries are the computer, machinery, and the transportation. 7. Wisconsin’s main exports go to Canada, Japan, and Mexico. 8. One of the largest ore bodies of zinc copper is located in Wisconsin.9. Wisconsin offers property tax exemptions ...

Casey & General Stores (CASY) has been trading ahead of the broader market amid recent turmoil and over the long-term. While grocers and food retailers have been slowing down, convenience stores like CASY have been outperforming. CASY has been consistently outperforming the Dow Jones ($DJI), S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq (COMP). The company offers a dividend yield of 1.2%, while the majority of its industry peers pay no dividend at all.

Company Description

Casey & General Stores, Inc. together with its subsidiaries, operate convenience stores under the Casey's General Stores name in the Midwest states. It has operations in Iowa, Missouri, Illinois Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Indiana. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa.

Solid Growth

The company reported an all-time high in earnings for the first fiscal quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate

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Louisiana, unlike any of the other states of the union is made up of Parishes, as opposed to counties. A state of subtropical temperatures, and wild hurricanes is also a land of great riches. Louisiana refines more oil than any other state. Here are some interesting facts about Louisiana:1. Petroleum and natural gas are Louisiana’s number one mined products, and together they account for 90% of the total state mining income.2. Louisiana ranks number one in shrimp production.3. The production of chemical products are one of Louisiana’s top manufacturing industries.4. Sugar cane is Louisiana’s top farm product.5. 19 refineries are located within the state of Louisiana, and together they are responsible for 15% of the total refining capacity of America.6. The state imposes a $0.20 per gallon tax on oil.7. Almost 9,000 people are employed by refineries, ...

Michigan is best known for its auto industry and its beautiful shoreline, which is also the largest freshwater coastline in the world. Although Michigan’s main industry today continues to be the manufacturing industry, the state government encourages different industries to locate in the state through its attractive incentive programs. Some interesting facts about Michigan follow:1. Michigan’s manufacturing industry produces 30% of the total state revenue.2. Recently enacted legislation mandates that by 2015, Michigan’s energy be produced from renewable sources.3. Michigan has a tax-free zone designed for the food processing industry, the forestry industry and the renewable energy industry.4. Michigan’s top agricultural products are dairy products, cattle and calves, hogs and chicken eggs.5. Michigan is the top producer of automobiles in the United States. Its production accounts for 21% of all automobiles manufactured within the country.6. In 2007 ...

Once, a part of Virginia, Kentucky is today one of only four states that calls itself a Commonwealth. It is also known as the Bluegrass State. Kentucky is one of the top producers of automobiles in the United States. Some interesting facts about the Commonwealth of Kentucky are:1. Kentucky offers a $1 tax credit per gallon of biodiesel produced to companies in the state.2. New and expanding service companies in the state may be entitled to a tax credit of up to 100% of its income tax liability.3. Kentucky is the 15th state with the lowest cost of doing business.4. Kentucky’s nonfuel mineral production revenue is $600 million, which ranks it number 24 nationally.5. The service industry employs 34% of the labor force, followed by the utilities, trade and transportation utility employing 20% of the labor force.6. Canada is ...