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On the News With Thom Hartmann: United Nations Calls for a New Social Safety Net for World’s Poor, and More
The International Monetary Fund cut its growth forecasts for the world economy, United Nations is calling for a new social safety net for the world's poor, tens of thousands …
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The Politics of Inequality
Romney’s “47 Percent” Blunder Reveals the Hidden Heart of His Agenda
The trillions spent on welfare for the rich could unleash mass anger against elites like Romney.
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Europe Still at Odds Over the Workings of Its Bailout Fund
The 500 billion euro European bailout fund that after much dispute will have its first board meeting on Monday.
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Social Security: President Obama’s Biggest Failure in Last Week’s Debate
Obama's worst moment was when he quite clearly told the country that there was not much difference between his position on Social Security and Romney's.
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Gingrich Admits Romney Wasn’t Honest About Tax Plan During Debate
During the primary debates, Romney insisted that everyone in America would get a 20% tax cut, including the 1%.
Is the Greek Crisis a Harbinger of Our Future?
Bank-imposed Greek economic collapse and austerity policies have resulted in social and political as well as economic impacts that may foreshadow what the rest of the so-called developed world …
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Skilled Women Break Through Barriers to Entry and Promotion in Trades Work
More women are seizing new opportunities to enter the skilled blue-collar workforce, which can pay $20 to $80 an hour.
Economic Update: The Presidential Debate Evaded Economic Realities
Updates include the decline of graduate school enrollment and how the wealthy evade taxes. This is followed by an Expose of Romney's
Unemployment Falls Below 8.0 Percent for the First Time Since January 2009
Upward revisions bring the monthly rate of job growth to almost 150,000 since June.