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Drone Attacks Can’t Save the G8’s Bacon
Many of the G8 countries - comprised of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and Russia - are former colonial powers that have thrived …
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Obama Hits Back at Romney’s Bain Experience: The President’s Job “Is Not Simply to Maximize Profits“
During a press conference Monday afternoon, President Obama hit back against critics — including surrogate and Newark Mayor Corey Booker — who have expressed disappointment over his campaign's effort …
Mortgage and Securitization Fraud: Where Is the Task Force?
It was almost four years ago that Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke, Treasury Secretary Henry Paul Paulson and then New York Fed Bank President Timothy Geithner ran to …
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Older Workers Have Highest Long-Term Jobless Rate
Older workers who lose their jobs have the highest rate of long-term unemployment compared to any other age group. In 2011, more than half of jobless workers, ages 50 …
Economic Update: Keynesian vs. Marxian Economics
Economics Professor Richard D. Wolff and guests discuss the current state of the economy, both locally and globally in relation to the economic crisis.
Economic Update: How Economic Conditions Shape People’s Political Activity
Economics Professor Richard D. Wolff and guests discuss the current state of the economy, both locally and globally in relation to the economic crisis. This week's show provides updates …
Economic Update: Government Bailouts, Corporate Takeovers and Unemployment
Economics Professor Richard D. Wolff and guests discuss the current state of the economy, both locally and globally in relation to the economic crisis. This weeks show provides updates on …
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Why US Politicians Are Quiet About Europe’s Meltdown
After the Greek elections struck fear into the hearts of the global banksters, the fallout remains uncertain. If the next Greek election produces again an anti-austerity result, Greece will …
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Thousands March Against Austerity in Frankfurt
On Saturday, thousands marched to protest against unchecked capitalism and Chancellor Angela Merkelu2019s insistence on austerity measures for much of Europe.
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Memo to Mayor Bloomberg: JPMorgan Blow-Up Is Not a “Hiccup” – It’s a Giant Warning
The tone-deaf, gold-plated, Wall Street-worshipping mayor of New York City rushes to defend Jamie Dimon. New York's Mayor Bloomberg rarely loses an opportunity to rush to the defense of …