economy
What if Congress does not raise the debt ceiling?
May 6, 2011The Republicans are conducting a dangerous bluff intended to suck more cuts in working people's benefits and rights.
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$5.00 per gallon at pump, $5 million per hour at Exxon Mobil
May 3, 2011Millions of Americans are learning the new math: corporate economics.
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Economists: “People’s Budget” is best for the people
May 3, 2011The Economic Policy Institute says the Progressive Caucus budget plan will cut the deficit better than either the Republicans' help-the-rich plan or Obama's framework.
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Anti-immigrant bill could hurt Florida tourism
May 3, 2011Criminalizing undocumented immigrants might make good politics, especially for Republicans supported by the tea party movement, but it would cripple the state's economy.
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Panel: Immigrants are big plus for places like Detroit
May 3, 2011Did you know Southeast Michigan is home to 365,000 foreign-born residents, the second largest foreign-born population in the Great Lakes region? Well, it's a big plus for this hard-hit region, experts say.
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