economy
Push work sharing to soften impact of joblessness
February 24, 2012The job-sharing plan is another attempt to cut the impact of joblessness even in a weak recovery.
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Jeffrey Sachs and “The Price of Civilization”
February 24, 2012Sachs is particularly good at showing where productive value from work is going.
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“Pity the Billionaire” recounts hijacking of public opinion
February 21, 2012Thomas Frank, ex-Wall Street Journalist turned liberal political savant, is currently the darling of the airwaves for NPR and Democracy Now fans.
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Compromise on benefits and payroll tax passes despite complaint by unions
February 17, 2012The AFL-CIO announced just before noon on the East Coast today that it cannot support H.R. 3630, the compromise bill coming before Congres.
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Expect a bitter fight on the budget
February 16, 2012Make no mistake: President Obama's job-creating and tax-the-rich budget proposals are going to be core battleground issues for the Republican right.
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