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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill?

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Popular Economics Weekly

Answering Kennedy’s Call “The House has now passed what must surely be the worst piece of legislation in modern U.S. history. Millions of Americans are about to see crucial government support snatched away. A significant number will die prematurely due … Continue reading →

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Our Record Income Inequality Needs Fixing

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs FRED In an earlier column I imagined what could have been accomplished if the $2 trillion given to corporations in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act had been put into upgrading our infrastructure, instead of given to … Continue reading →

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Whither Go 2018 Interest Rates?

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs The 10-year benchmark Treasury yield dropped 5.12 points yesterday, the biggest drop in 5 months, according to Marketwatch. It is hovering just above a 2.4 percent yield—which is why one can still obtain a 30-year fixed rate conforming … Continue reading →

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What Health Care System Do Americans Want?

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly This is a quiz. What country had the second-highest mortality from noncommunicable conditions — like diabetes, heart disease or violence — and the fourth highest from infectious disease? Also, what country has the highest chance of dying … Continue reading →

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