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Economy
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The Job Stall
However you look at the jobs report, it's a stunning reminder of how anemic the recovery has been u2013 and how perilously close the nation is to falling into …
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Spotlight G20: Will Mexico Lead Action on Biofuels, Food Crisis?
Mexico could lead the way on food security, but will it?
Economic Update: “Parental Leave” in US Jobs Lags All Other Advanced Countries
Economics Professor Richard D. Wolff and guests discuss the current state of the economy, both locally and globally in relation to the economic crisis. The show begins with updates …
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Pity the Poor Billionaires
The so-called u201cmega-donors,u201d are upset that their massive contributions are being exposed to public view.
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Failure to Focus on Labor Rights Hurts Dems
Democrats shouldn't downplay labor and collective bargaining issues.
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Standing up to Jamie Dimon: Is it SAFE?
“Jamie Dimonu2019s bravado railing against financial reform has morphed into contrition and a heavy diet of humble pie.”
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A Diabolical Mix: US Wages and European Austerity
"What if Europe and the US converged on a set of economic policies that brought out the worst in both u2013 European fiscal austerity combined with a declining share …
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Energy Savings Pay for Upgrades
“Technology can cut the cost of heating, cooling and lighting Americau2019s buildings.”
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Europeans’ Economic Future Has Been Hijacked by Dangerous Ideologues
The primary cause of the eurozone crisis is the political agenda of the European authorities u2013 led by the European Central Bank (ECB) and European commission.
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Facing Down the Bankers
Better Markets, a nonprofit organization that pushes for a stringent interpretation of the Dodd-Frank financial regulatory law. Think of Better Markets as Occupy Wall Streetu2019s suit-wearing cousin.