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By | 07/05/2012 | Economy, Featured, Health Care, Issues | 6 Comments

The base word “tax” comes from Greek and means “arrangement” or “order.” The Supreme Court recently ruled that the federal government has the power to enforce the penalties in the.

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By | 06/25/2012 | Featured, Health Care, Issues, Legislation | 1 Comment

The long-awaited ruling of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act known as “ObamaCare” will be announced this week. It was signed into law on March 23, 2010 by President.

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President Obama advises Congress on economic recovery, May 8, 2012. Credit: Peter Heck Blog
By | 06/03/2012 | Economy, Issues

During this period of economic crises for our country and its people, one would think the priority of national leaders would be finding solutions and working together to right the ship of state.

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By | 05/14/2012 | Economy, Issues, Legislation, Legislators

If you’re looking for an example of dysfunction in Washington, look no further than the lead story last Friday that JPMorganChase had lost $2 billion in a risky hedge-fund bet.

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By | 05/01/2012 | Economy, Issues, Legislation, Legislators, US Senate | 17 Comments

Minimum wage laws might actually hurt laborers by inadvertently raising their costs of living and increasing their rates of unemployment.

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By | 04/04/2012 | Economy, Elections 2012, Issues, Legislation, Legislators

Is that politician or pundit make valid economic arguments, or just distracting you with flashy, partisan talking points to gain ground for their candidacy or “team?”

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By | 08/30/2011 | California, Economy, Issues

Vallejo is the poster child for what’s ailing California cities. It filed for bankruptcy in 2008, a victim of the real estate crash, losing a major employer in the process, and facing pension costs it cannot possibly meet.

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