By Jane Susskind | 12/13/2012 | Economy, Education | 5 Comments
Some universities will begin to offer social media majors next year, as jobs increasingly demand online skills.
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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 Alex Gauthier | 12/12/2012 | Economy, Michigan | 2 Comments
Governor Rick Snyder (R-Michigan) signed HB 4003 and SB 116 yesterday. Known as ‘Freedom/Right to Work’ legislation…
By Terri Harel | 12/12/2012 | Economy | 4 Comments
Gallup released an infographic that describes what they have found should be essential economic markers for leaders throughout the globe.
By Kelly Petty | 12/12/2012 | Budget, Economy, Headline, Infrastructure | 13 Comments
Georgia governor announces new economic defense initiative to jump start economic development near the state’s military bases.
By Alex Gauthier | 12/11/2012 | Banking, Economy | 1 Comment
US Treasury sells its last AIG shares, ending the TARP program for AIG. The US Treasury invested over $182.3 billion since TARP started in 2008.
By Brandon Fallon | 12/10/2012 | Activism, Budget, Economy, Headline, Issues, Movements, Organizations | 15 Comments
National debt organizations are using grassroots tactics to inform the public about the deficit and how people can get involved in creating a solution.
By Jeremy D. Lucas | 12/09/2012 | Economy, Florida, Headline, US Senate | 5 Comments
On Friday evening, the former Republican Governor of Florida jumped on his Twitter account and declared himself a new member of the Democratic Party.
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