Archive for the ‘Economy’ Category
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When the Unemployment Rate Goes Up
Posted on September 29, 2010
The jobless rate and economic growth are not necessarily connected. An economy can grow without people going back to work. Companies can make profits and not necessarily hire people. We...
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One More Theory on Education
Posted on September 28, 2010
The President has been talking education this week, and while it might be off the point for voters this election, it is on the point long-term for the country. Not...
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Bring Back Hammurabi
Posted on September 24, 2010
When you enter the Chamber of the House of Representatives, if you look up near the ceiling, ringing around the room, you see bas-relief sculptures of 23 great lawgivers in...
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No Compromise
Posted on September 23, 2010
A new poll came out yesterday from Pew Research and National Journal that showed where the Republican base is when it comes to compromise: They are against it. In fact,...
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Poverty Numbers
Posted on September 21, 2010
I was listening to NPR’s great show, “To the Point with Warren Olney”, last night and the subject was the new poverty numbers. Olney interviewed representatives from various food banks...
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