By Xander Pakzad | 03/19/2013 | Economy
There is an untapped well of investment money up for grabs in the United States, according to an infographic by iCrowd. $1.47 trillion is spent every year…
Economy
The U.S. economy is suffering under crippling deficits, massive debt, and record unemployment. The country needs fresh ideas, novel solutions, and unorthodox measures to stimulate job growth, pay down debt, and balance its budget. Independents will be watching for policy proposals and candidates, who think outside the box, can make the tough decisions, and challenge the status quo when it comes to leading the economy out of a recession. This section will cover breaking news and developments related to the economic health of the country, states and individual citizens.
By Michael Higham | 03/15/2013 | Civil Rights, Economy, Issues | 44 Comments
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) kicked off Thursday in its 40th annual rendition. Among its speakers was Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), who insisted the Republican Party needs to shift its platform.
By Michael Higham | 03/14/2013 | Economy, Education
An infographic from The Nation explains how early childhood education help mothers. Government funded preschool can increase female workforce by 10 percent.
By Lucas Eaves | 03/11/2013 | Economy, Headline, War and Foreign Policy | 1 Comment
The upcoming negotiations on the US-EU trade agreement will raise many challenges as a number of topics remain hardly disputed.
By Alex Gauthier | 03/10/2013 | Economy, Infographics
Wall Street bonuses receive a bad press but they aren’t as harmful to the American economy as one might think.
By Michael Higham | 03/07/2013 | California, Economy, Energy and Water, Issues, News Ticker | 4 Comments
Impacts of Diablo Canyon go beyond energy provided and into the local community. Is the plant’s presence vital to its local economy and California energy?
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