Daily Archives: August 14, 2007

THIS LITTLE PIGGY WENT TO MARKET!

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One of traditions at the opening day of the Indiana State Fair is the Ham Breakfast hosted by the Indiana Pork Producers. The keynote speaker at this year’s event was, you guessed it, none other than the top ham himself, … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture and Food Production, Business, Cities and Towns, Confined Animal Feeding Operations, Economics, Environment, Indiana, Politics | 2 Comments

THIS DAY IN HISTORY – AUGUST 14, 1935 – SOCIAL SECURITY BECOMES LAW

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Social Security celebrates 72 years today. Five years after the stock market crash of 1929, on June 8, 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced his intention to provide a program for Social Security in a message to Congress. Subsequently, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Democrats, Economics, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Politics, Republican Party | 12 Comments