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Why Isn’t Washington Working “For the good of the Country?”

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly If we really want to know what is depressing consumers, look at how Congress is tied up in knots over the debt ceiling and spending losses from sequestration cuts–$109 billion per year, according to labor economist Jared … Continue reading →

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Michigan Republicans Repeat Economy Wrecking Doctrine

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs Michigan has become the latest Republican-led effort to wreck economic growth in passing a right-to-work laws that restrict unions. With all apologies to Naomi Klein’s Shock Doctrine, Repubs are no longer waiting for recessions to enrich their wealthiest … Continue reading →

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Obamacare–What Loss of Freedom?

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly Hallelujah. The Supreme Court of our land has given Obamacare a clean constitutional bill of health, thanks to its Chief Justice, who says government does have the power to tax those who can afford to buy health … Continue reading →

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