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In New Jersey Solar Decision, Economics Trumped Ideology
Gov. Christie's move to secure solar's future was a pragmatic one. Don't expect him to campaign to promote renewables across the country, says advocate.
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SEC Shows Abject Incompetence in Case Against Citi Staffer
Itu2019s long been apparent that the problem is not the lack of viable courses of action, but lack of will to undermine the rule of our financial overlords.
“People’s Pension” Author: Social Security Cuts Would Hurt Ethnic Families Most
Whatu2019s at stake for aging ethnic boomers and others on the economic edge?
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Raising the Minimum Wage: A Sure Path to Economic Health
It's simple: Raise the pay of working people, and as the workers buy more goods and services with their new earnings, the businesses that sell them will hire more …
Economic Update: “Economic Facts and Realities”
Updates on Europe's ongoing crisis, real US tax history, bank tycoon admits
Obama’s Second Term Agenda: Cutting Social Security, Medicare, and/or Medicaid
The White House already tried cutting all three main entitlement programs, last year (cuts to Medicaid are actually cuts to Obamacare, for what itu2019s worth, since an expansion of …
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Economy Generates 163,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Edges Up to 8.3 Percent
Job growth should average 160,000-180,000 the rest of the year.
Is Citi Engaging in Criminal Abuses of Servicemen Student Loans?
Mortgage services were found to be failing to reduce interest charges to 6% and foreclosing on military personnel who were deployed.
Should the Wealthiest Person Be President of the United States?
Charles Murray believes that the wealthiest person should be made President of the United States.
Should the Wealthiest Person Be President of the United States?
Charles Murray believes that the wealthiest person should be made President of the United States.