economy – Page 182 – People's World

The barbarians are at the gates

July 22, 2010 By Sam Webb

For the Republican Party, which tells lies as fast as McDonald's makes burgers, there are no moral restraints, only the overarching desire for power.

FDR and the New Deal for Beginners

July 20, 2010 By John Pietaro

This collaboration between a progressive historian and an underground comic artist brings the New Deal's politics and radicalism to life in a relevant time.

Is the U.S. slouching toward Bethlehem?

July 20, 2010 By John Case

Millions are saying: if this is a recovery, how much worse can hell be?

Wall Street reform overcomes Wall Street blockade

July 16, 2010 By John Case

After a year of intense struggles on one side, and bank lobbying on the other side, Congress yesterday passed Wall Street reform - a big step, but the battle's not over.

White House touts recovery act, health reform

July 15, 2010 By Joel Wendland-Liu

Administration officials highlighted this week the positive impacts of the economic recovery act and announced new rules created under the health reform law that will improve coverage for millions of Americans.