Updated 7/19/11 Does anyone in Washington listen to common people? While our leaders have wasted time debating the national debt to score points toward the next election, Gallup says the underemployment rate has climbed to 18.3%. Though the unemployment rate has fallen to 8.7% from 9.2% this time last year, the number of part-time workers [...]
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Bill Promotes Economic, Physical Health for All
January 29, 2009 By 6 Comments
I never knew public policy could be so much fun. The summary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009 that passed the House of Representatives is more exciting than any of my favorite movies. This bill shows an amazing grasp of the complexities of the current economic crisis. It addresses immediate needs and [...]
Economic Health Requires Revolutionary Change (Part 4)
December 11, 2008 By 152 Comments
Every day brings an announcement of more layoffs and business closings. Look in the mirror to see who is responsible for this mess. We’ve allowed our leaders and the lobbyists to run the country off a cliff. This recession is the result of policies we all supported, fought, or ignored for selfish reasons. Some of [...]
