My income and job stability has plummeted since Obama took office.

Mr. Broersma declared bankruptcy and gave up the couple's mobile home after their income plummeted.

At the troubled theme park unit, revenue fell 6 percent, to $1.7 billion, and operating income plummeted 25 percent, to $352 million.

Amoco Inc., the nation's fifth-largest energy company, said today that its net income plummeted by 62.8 percent in the fourth quarter.

Then income plummeted as interest expense soared, and it defaulted on the bonds.

"I've told my family to cut back on things, but it is tough, and my income would definitely plummet if I quit."

During the quarter, which ended June 30, net income plummeted 85.7 percent, to $1.7 million, from the year-ago period.

Net income from all financial services plummeted to $6 million, from $165 million in 1989.

Average incomes have plummeted, and opportunities for young people have evaporated.

Amoco said its net income plummeted by 62.8 percent in the fourth quarter.