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Five myths about the debt ceiling

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

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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Don’t Be the Desperate Job Seeker

In this job market, it’s hard not to be a desperate job seeker. But, Dan Coughlin gives good tips on how to be desirable instead of desperate.                                                                    Don’t Be the Desperate Job Seeker.

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Jeff Sessions: Saying Millionaires Should Share Pain Is ‘Rather Pathetic’

I believe there is an insult in there, directed to all of us non-millionaires. What’s so pathetic to ask those who have been blessed with material wealth to do more? While they are asking millionaires to do more, why don’t … Continue reading

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Africa’s Economy Rebounds Without Jobs

Even though the continent has experienced 5% growth this year. Africa like the other inhabited continents is experiencing a “jobless” recovery. The most glaring statement in the report, “The growth rates are still below the levels needed to make a … Continue reading

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The Poor Will Inherit the Earth – By Uri Dadush and William Shaw

This is a fact. The problem is the struggle between the have’s and have not’s. We need a mechanism to share wealth on all levels equitably. Great article by Uri Dadush and William Shaw. The Poor Will Inherit the Earth … Continue reading

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

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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Jared Bernstein: Understanding the Unemployment Situation

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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How to Explain Transferable Skills

This provides good food for thought when looking for a job. How to Explain Transferable Skills.

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As Indian companies grow in the U.S., outsourcing comes home

Interesting. We export the jobs to Indian companies, the Indian companies come to U.S. and opens offices then start hiring. I’m willing to bet the Indian companies qualify for additional tax breaks when they open the American satellite offices. After … Continue reading

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