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A Wake Up Call on Jobs

Robert Kuttner | Posted 11.16.2009 | Politics


Robert Kuttner

President Obama has announced a White House Jobs Summit for next month. However, this is not a moment for another White House gab fest. It's a time for progressive leadership.

U.S. And China Pledge 'Balanced Growth' After Meeting

AP | MARTIN CRUTSINGER | Posted 08.28.2009 | Business


WASHINGTON — The United States and China on Tuesday pledged closer cooperation to deal with global hot spots such as Iran and the worst financia...

The Two Trillion Dollar Bailout You Don't Know About

Ben Cohen | Posted 12.21.2008 | Politics


Ben Cohen

If you thought the $700 billion bailout was bad, think again. The Federal Reserve is apparently handing out two trillion dollars in loans and it won't disclose where the money is going to.

Obama-cession

Joe Peyronnin | Posted 12.19.2008 | Business


Joe Peyronnin

This coming January 20 a record breaking four million people will attend his inauguration. This is especially amazing since Barack Obama is responsible for the recession? Aghast, didn't you hear!

"Dear Florida": Five Ways McCain/Palin Will Make Things Worse For Older Americans

RJ Eskow | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics


RJ Eskow

While McCain now lags in all age groups, he retains his strongest support among voters 65 and older.

Take A Deep Breath And Count To Three

Aaron Harber | Posted 10.26.2008 | Business


Aaron Harber

Congress and the current Administration have allowed the nation's finances to deteriorate to a dangerous level.

George W. Bush Has Left Our Economy in Shambles

Christopher Ingram | Posted 08.07.2008 | Politics


Christopher Ingram

Bush managed to fool a significant number of voters into believing he shared their conservative values. But you can't argue with his record: he's a free-spending liberal who could make Ted Kennedy blush.