Unemployment

Some Hard Truths about America +  


A hard truth about the U.S. economy is that corporations don't need as many of us as workers but still need us as consumers.

EPI President Addresses Ways to fill “Huge Jobs Hole” +  


On July 22, EPI President, Lawrence Mishel, testified in Congress that dynamic creation of jobs was still needed to “fill the huge jobs hole.”

America Still Treating Open Wound +  


Every time we treat the wound ineffectively, it prolongs the length of time it needs to heal correctly. American consumers are starting to save more, which is a long-term investment in our economy. Businesses need to start fueling the economy, which in turn will lead to job growth and higher consumer spending.

Important Daily News You Need to Know, Today's Issue: Consumer Culture +  


The U.S. still runs enormous and disastrous trade deficits.

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Letters to the editor
07/29/2010

BP has already failed on its promise to promptly fund all financial claims resulting from the spill. The oil giant spared no expense when it came to funding television and radio commercials and building a claims website.

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07/29/2010

Tuesday was a sad day for this country. The House had the opportunity to stop the war in Afghanistan in its tracks. Instead it voted to continue to fund the war approving the $58.8 billion war funding bill.

07/29/2010


The most significant flaw with free trade agreements is that they are impossible to enforce, making competition impossible.