Economy, Trade Deficit, Taxes, Social Security
Provides articles, current information and source links to economic data, including leading federal economic indicators and indices, the trade and budgetary deficits, Social Security issues, income tax proposals and analysis, employment and outsourcing trends and more.
Obama 101: The Economy for Middle-Class Americans
An overview and quick-reading details of '08 presidential candidate Barack Obama's policies and plans to repair the U.S. economy for middle-class Americans.
An overview and quick-reading details of '08 presidential candidate Barack Obama's policies and plans to repair the U.S. economy for middle-class Americans.
Pros & Cons of Free Trade Agreements
Pros and cons of U.S. free trade agreements, including a brief explanation and history of U.S. free trade pacts, and of presidential fast-track trade authority, which Congress permitted to expire on July 1, 2007.
Pros and cons of U.S. free trade agreements, including a brief explanation and history of U.S. free trade pacts, and of presidential fast-track trade authority, which Congress permitted to expire on July 1, 2007.
Common Sense Says No to Social Security Privatization
Presents the facts surrounding President Bush's ideas to "reform" Social Security by diverting payroll taxes into privatized accounts. Doing so would cause Social Security benefits to be reduced significantly, and would cost taxpayers $2 trillion. There are far better, more modest solutions.
Presents the facts surrounding President Bush's ideas to "reform" Social Security by diverting payroll taxes into privatized accounts. Doing so would cause Social Security benefits to be reduced significantly, and would cost taxpayers $2 trillion. There are far better, more modest solutions.
Liberalism 101: Democratic Party Agenda on Retirement Security
The Democratic Party Agenda on retirement security[/link] includes pledges to protect Social Security and to fight for pension reform that protects employees.
The Democratic Party Agenda on retirement security[/link] includes pledges to protect Social Security and to fight for pension reform that protects employees.
Liberalism 101: Democratic Party Agenda on Economic Prosperity
[p]The following is the Democratic Party agenda on economic prosperity and education. "We will create jobs that stay in America and restore opportunity for all Americans, starting with raising the minimum wage... We also believe in budget discipline that... "
[p]The following is the Democratic Party agenda on economic prosperity and education. "We will create jobs that stay in America and restore opportunity for all Americans, starting with raising the minimum wage... We also believe in budget discipline that... "
Why the U.S. Public Rightfully Rejects Bush's Handling of the Economy
When one only looks at the simplistic "big picture" of economic elements that directly affect most Americans, it's easy to believe that the U.S. economy is vibrant and healthy, and growing at a pace to support all Americans. Why, then, does the American public strongly disapprove of the President's handling of the economy?
When one only looks at the simplistic "big picture" of economic elements that directly affect most Americans, it's easy to believe that the U.S. economy is vibrant and healthy, and growing at a pace to support all Americans. Why, then, does the American public strongly disapprove of the President's handling of the economy?
Article Predicted New Orleans Devastation; Bush Budget Blamed
This article, "Shifting federal budget erodes protection from levees; Because of cuts, hurricane risk grows," was published on June 8, 2004 in the Times-Picayune newspaper of New Orleans. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and parts of Mississippi and Alabama, wreaking major havoc, destroying most buildings, leaving over 1 million residents homeless, killing hundreds of people.
This article, "Shifting federal budget erodes protection from levees; Because of cuts, hurricane risk grows," was published on June 8, 2004 in the Times-Picayune newspaper of New Orleans. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and parts of Mississippi and Alabama, wreaking major havoc, destroying most buildings, leaving over 1 million residents homeless, killing hundreds of people.
John Edwards Proposes Taxes to Match US Values of Work & Equality
In an April 2005 speech, John Edwards urged an overhaul of the US tax system to reflect the Constitutional and faith-filled values of equality and hard work in its tax policies. I briefly summarize his progressive 6-point plan to reward hard-working US families, and to radically undo Bush tax breaks for lobbyists, the very wealthy and corporations.
In an April 2005 speech, John Edwards urged an overhaul of the US tax system to reflect the Constitutional and faith-filled values of equality and hard work in its tax policies. I briefly summarize his progressive 6-point plan to reward hard-working US families, and to radically undo Bush tax breaks for lobbyists, the very wealthy and corporations.
Senate Strikes Bipartisan Blow to Bush's Cold-Hearted 2006 Budget
The Senate struck a resounding bipartisan blow this week against President Bush's cold-hearted 2006 budget proposal by reinstating billions in Bush cuts to education, local community services, medical care for veterans, local Homeland Security forces and precautions, and healthcare for the poor, young, elderly and diabled. Read here to learn more.
The Senate struck a resounding bipartisan blow this week against President Bush's cold-hearted 2006 budget proposal by reinstating billions in Bush cuts to education, local community services, medical care for veterans, local Homeland Security forces and precautions, and healthcare for the poor, young, elderly and diabled. Read here to learn more.
The Bush Budget - Misplaced Priorities of a Compassionate Conservative
President George Bush released the first budget of his second term. The self-proclaimed Compassionate Conservative revealed his misplaced priorities in this decidedly uncompassionate plan. Under the Bush budget scenario, the wealthy few get much wealthier, and the rest get hunger, poor education, no health care, a deteriorating environment, less police and fire fighters.
President George Bush released the first budget of his second term. The self-proclaimed Compassionate Conservative revealed his misplaced priorities in this decidedly uncompassionate plan. Under the Bush budget scenario, the wealthy few get much wealthier, and the rest get hunger, poor education, no health care, a deteriorating environment, less police and fire fighters.
US Congressional Budget Office
US Congressional Budget Office is the nonpartisan organization that assists Congress in budget and financial matters, including spending and revenue legislation and support for the Budget, Finance, Ways & Means and Appropriations Committees. Its staff and panel of Economic Advisors are comprised of leading economists and public policy analysts.
US Congressional Budget Office is the nonpartisan organization that assists Congress in budget and financial matters, including spending and revenue legislation and support for the Budget, Finance, Ways & Means and Appropriations Committees. Its staff and panel of Economic Advisors are comprised of leading economists and public policy analysts.
US Senate Budget Committee Democratic Caucus
Links to the US Senate Budget Committee Democratic Caucus homepage, which includes news and discussion of the federal budget and debts,budget hearings and statements, budget resolutions, and Congressional Budget Office reports and press releases.
Links to the US Senate Budget Committee Democratic Caucus homepage, which includes news and discussion of the federal budget and debts,budget hearings and statements, budget resolutions, and Congressional Budget Office reports and press releases.
US Financial Times Published by Financial Times of London
The US version of the Financial Times, recognized worldwide for its authoritative, accurate and analytical global business reporting. Pubished by the Financial Times, based in London. Financial Times is the world's leading, most-visted business website. Includes market reports, US & world business, indsutries, technology and comment & analysis.
The US version of the Financial Times, recognized worldwide for its authoritative, accurate and analytical global business reporting. Pubished by the Financial Times, based in London. Financial Times is the world's leading, most-visted business website. Includes market reports, US & world business, indsutries, technology and comment & analysis.
Lou Dobbs Tonight on CNN
Lou Dobbs is a leading, award-winning financial journalist whose "Lou Dobbs Tonight" financial & news program on CN is "must viewing" for incisive, pragmatic financial analysis. Dobbs has won almost every major award for TV journalism. His site includes links to his special reports of Exporting America (on outsourcing of American jobs) and Broken Borders 9on immigration).
Lou Dobbs is a leading, award-winning financial journalist whose "Lou Dobbs Tonight" financial & news program on CN is "must viewing" for incisive, pragmatic financial analysis. Dobbs has won almost every major award for TV journalism. His site includes links to his special reports of Exporting America (on outsourcing of American jobs) and Broken Borders 9on immigration).
Economic Outlook & Policy Analysis by Center for American Progress
Center for American Progress is a leading progressive think-tank devoted to analysis of major US issues. This leads to its Economic Issues homepage, with links to policy papers on economic outlook, economic policy, labor market, manufacturing, offshoring, retiree healthcare, private pensions, taxes, trade and more. Includes analysis of the 2005 federal budget.
Center for American Progress is a leading progressive think-tank devoted to analysis of major US issues. This leads to its Economic Issues homepage, with links to policy papers on economic outlook, economic policy, labor market, manufacturing, offshoring, retiree healthcare, private pensions, taxes, trade and more. Includes analysis of the 2005 federal budget.