Economic Security
Do sick leave laws cause layoffs?
Some 40 million employees in the United States do not have paid sick leave. Is it a moral duty to let them get well, or will it cause job losses?
Will jobs and unemployment decide the 2012 Presidential election?
The economy continues to be sluggish picking up jobs in the financial recovery. Could unemployment tank Obama's quest for reelection?...
Why is the economy stumbling, again?
Economists were optimistic at the start of this year, expecting huge growth. Now, another round of bad economic news has sent stocks tumbling again....
Continuing housing crisis: Ghost suburbs and empty real estate
Some 1.5 million homes are sitting vacant in the United States, shaking confidence and changing the landscape throughout the country....
Government gives prepaid debit cards for benefits, consumers get slapped with fees
More than 40 state governments now have contracts with banks to give unemployment benefits on pre-paid debit cards. Banks are cashing in on the game with fees....
Americans unprepared for financial disaster
Too many Americans have already maxed out their credit cards and couldn't get a loan, even in the case of financial emergency. ...
Cost of Joplin, Missouri, tornado: $3 billion
The insured losses in Joplin, Missouri, after the recent disaster could reach between $1 billion and $3 billion. ...
Cost of closing the Mississippi: $295 million per day
The Mississippi River continues to rise, and the Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers are working to contain the damage. But the costs are still high....
Jobs for college grads: Getting better
The job market for new college graduates is better this year than it was in a few years past, but unemployment remains high....
How much will a government shutdown cost?
If Congress and the President can't agree on a budget, and the federal government shuts down, how much will it cost?...
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Womfol (17 June, 2013 04:09:14)Sorry, but everyone knows that Steven Donziger and Amazon Defense Front faked the names of "Ecuadorians" and that Petroecuador has been responsible for over 200 ... -
Fina Robinson (15 June, 2013 08:05:11)Loved the fact of the biracial family on the cherrios commercial, it's 2013, & we definitely NEED to see more of this!!! Love, love, love!!
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becky (15 June, 2013 07:53:57)Whooping cough cases are majority reported in the vaccinated community.. So much for your effective vaccine.
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John-Michael (15 June, 2013 11:50:33)Ok one thing that just bugs me is you are miss representing the “Can’t innovate anymore? My ass!,” quote from Phil Schiller. He was in ...
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sinned34 (14 June, 2013 02:33:42)Hayden, And when a spill happens, the local and provincial governments will be the ones to suffer the consequences and foot the bill to clean it ...