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Slow Jam The News: The Debt Ceiling

Posted on January 30, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Jimmy Fallon and The Roots with an assist from Brian Williams gives us a melodic and funny discourse on the debt ceiling.

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The Debt-Limit

Posted on January 23, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Ran across this vid explaining the U.S. Debt Limit. It’s good introductory information to the serious debate about to occur in Washington D.C. this is a short, good watch.

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Warren Buffett Tells CNBC: ‘I Could End The Deficit In Five Minutes’

Posted on July 11, 2011 by The Soul Brother

The “Oracle of Omaha” is on to something here. The big problem is the law would never pass. It would hold too many people accountable who have never been accountable before among other things. Warren Buffett Debt Crisis | Warren … Continue reading →

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Five myths about the debt ceiling

Posted on July 8, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Excellent primer on the debt ceiling issue that will gain steam in the news as we approach August 2. Five myths about the debt ceiling – The Washington Post.

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Congressional Black Caucus Members Criticize Obama On Unemployment

Posted on July 8, 2011 by The Soul Brother

IT’S JOBS DUDE!!! Jobs or the lack of them is the #1 concern of many Americans, especially in light of the fact that only 18,000 jobs were created in June. Unemployment rose to 9.2 percent nationally. Black unemployment is roughly at … Continue reading →

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Obama To GOP: End Tax Breaks For Millionaires, Oil Companies

Posted on June 29, 2011 by The Soul Brother

I agree with the President. Why should oil companies receive tax breaks when the six major American oil companies have racked up over $38 billion in profits and counting? Why should the wealthy who are continuing to generate and re-generate … Continue reading →

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Bill Schneider: The Death of the Bush Doctrine

Posted on June 27, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Bill Schneider’s commentary is very insightful. Part of the problem in my view is that the United States is lousy when it comes to developing a proactive & comprehensive foreign policy. Think about it. Our foreign policy revolves around partisanship … Continue reading →

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Jared Bernstein: Understanding the Unemployment Situation

Posted on June 23, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Excellent breakdown by Jared Berstein. We have always known it’s the middle-class that drives this nation. We need full employment or close to it in this nation. The job market then swings in our favor; the worker. Wages go up, … Continue reading →

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Marijuana Bill In Congress: Barney Frank, Ron Paul Legislation Would End Federal Ban On Pot

Posted on June 23, 2011 by The Soul Brother

I want to point out that this is bipartisan legislation. Ron Paul is taking an interesting position very early in his bid for the Presidency. Anyone want to start a line on how far this legislation goes? Marijuana Bill In Congress: … Continue reading →

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Republicans say aid efforts in Haiti are a failure

Posted on May 12, 2011 by The Soul Brother

How dare they make such a statement! Do they have amnesia? It was one of their own, Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) who blocked roughly $917 million dollars from the rebuilding effort.  If it is a failure they have their own to … Continue reading →

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