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Public Workers Face New Rash of Layoffs, Hurting Recovery
Government payrolls grew in the early part of the recovery, largely because of federal stimulus measures. But since its postrecession peak in April 2009 (not counting temporary Census hiring), …
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In a Twist, Fed Stands Pat but Extends Twist
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday itu2019d extend a controversial bond-buying program known as Operation Twist to help spark economic activity but gave only vague guidance about what kind of …
Joseph E. Stiglitz | The Price of Inequality
The American dream is a myth. There is less equality of opportunity in the United States today than there is in Europe u2013 or, indeed, in any advanced industrial …
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House Republican Budget Would Raise Taxes for Middle Class, Cut Them for Millionaires
Households earning more than $1 million a year could see a net tax cut of about $300,000 annually.
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Dimon in the Rough: How Wall Street Aims to Keep US Regulators Out of Its Global Betting Parlor
Wall Street canu2019t have it both ways u2013 too big to fail, and also able to make wild bets anywhere around the world.
Bill Moyers | Follow the Dark Money
The Mother Jones editors talk about the conspiracy of cash that allows the rich to influence our most fundamental political freedoms.
Why the Senate Won’t Touch Jamie Dimon: How JPMorgan Props Up US Debt
When Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase Bank, appeared before the Senate Banking Committee on June 13, he was wearing cufflinks bearing the presidential seal.
How Can Labor Combat Obama’s Secret “NAFTA of the Pacific”?
Text of the Trans Pacific Partnership proposal that leaked this week, released by the consumer group Public Citizen, indicate the free trade proposal will continue strong rights for …
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Euro Fears Mount in Spite of Greek Election Results
Weekend election results in Greece did little to settle concerns about a Europe-driven global economic slowdown.
Election Countdown 2012: Human Rights Envoys Call on US Officials to Explain the Use of Excessive Force on Occupy Protesters, and More
In today's Election Countdown 2012 news: Two UN human rights envoys called on US officials to explain the use of excessive force on Occupy protesters, the National Research Council …