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Teenage Labor Isn't Worth the Minimum Wage

Teenage Labor Isn't Worth the Minimum Wage

Christine Harbin in Labor 2 years ago

More young people would be able to get jobs if the minimum wage were reduced.

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GM to Close Volt Plant for Four Weeks, and Why Another Bailout Is Likely

GM to Close Volt Plant for Four Weeks, and Why Another Bailout Is Likely

Elaine Hays in Labor 9 months ago

The first GM bailout allowed the company's problems to be prolonged and simply delayed the inevitable consequences. GM could be headed for bankruptcy again as it continues to lose market share.

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Who Should Bear the Burden of America’s Debts?

Who Should Bear the Burden of America’s Debts?

Jeffrey Miron in Tax Policy 2 years ago

Join the debate: Is President Obama’s solution to America’s deficit woes, increasing taxes on the rich, a good approach?

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Real Unemployment Rate: For Millennials It's a Crushing 16%, and Getting Worse

Real Unemployment Rate: For Millennials It's a Crushing 16%, and Getting Worse

John Giokaris in Jobs 1 month ago

Baby Boomers putting off retirement + slow job market growth = one bleak future for millennials. But, there are few ways to improve your prospects.

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Do Not Raise Taxes; Cut Waste

Do Not Raise Taxes; Cut Waste

Sal Bommarito in Government Spending 2 years ago

Increasing taxes on wealthy Americans is not going to solve the country's economic woes.

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Obama Tax Cut Proposal Is Class Warfare

Obama Tax Cut Proposal Is Class Warfare

Sal Bommarito in Taxes 10 months ago

The president is sticking with his tried-and-true strategy of dividing Americans.

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Real Unemployment Rate: U6 Rate Stays at 14.7 Percent, as U3 Falls to 7.8 Percent

Real Unemployment Rate: U6 Rate Stays at 14.7 Percent, as U3 Falls to 7.8 Percent

Michael Luciano in Jobs 7 months ago

On Friday morning, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will released its monthly jobs report, which indicated the unemployment rate had fallen to 7.8%.

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2013 Tax Increases: Tax Reform Takes a Hit as Grover Norquist and the GOP Break Up

2013 Tax Increases: Tax Reform Takes a Hit as Grover Norquist and the GOP Break Up

James Banks in Taxes 6 months ago

Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) says that he cares more about his country than he does about his pledge to Grover Norquist. This means war.

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