Category Archives: Economy
Where’s the GOP when T-Mobile outsources 3300 jobs?
While Republican strategists and right-wing think tanks push campaign ads attacking President Obama on the economy, adding how we need to “loosen up” regulations on big businesses, T-Mobile proves that the President’s policies is just what we need. T-Mobile’s latest
Where’s the GOP when T-Mobile outsources 3300 jobs?
While Republican strategists and right-wing think tanks push campaign ads attacking President Obama on the economy, adding how we need to “loosen up” regulations on big businesses, T-Mobile proves that the President’s policies is just what we need. T-Mobile’s latest
Unemployment rates in all but two states dropped.
On Friday, Reuters reported that all but two states saw a drop in unemployment rates than where they were in April 2011. That’s great news. My take away is that despite all the campaign rhetoric based on misrepresentations Mitt Romney
Unemployment rates in all but two states dropped.
On Friday, Reuters reported that all but two states saw a drop in unemployment rates than where they were in April 2011. That’s great news. My take away is that despite all the campaign rhetoric based on misrepresentations Mitt Romney
“Let Detroit Go Bankrupt,” an economic primer for all voters.
Conservatives seem not to care that what they say or write publicly is available for instant replay moments later, and available for instant recall years later. Republican talking points are easily refuted by their own words aired live in an
“Let Detroit Go Bankrupt,” an economic primer for all voters.
Conservatives seem not to care that what they say or write publicly is available for instant replay moments later, and available for instant recall years later. Republican talking points are easily refuted by their own words aired live in an
Unemployment at 8.3% and 243K jobs added. Pres. Obama’s policies are working.
In January, 243,000 jobs were added and the unemployment rate drops to 8.3 percent — the lowest level in almost two years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, “Job growth was widespread in the private sector, with
Unemployment at 8.3% and 243K jobs added. Pres. Obama’s policies are working.
In January, 243,000 jobs were added and the unemployment rate drops to 8.3 percent — the lowest level in almost two years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, “Job growth was widespread in the private sector, with
It’s time for House Speaker Boehner to get Control of a run-away base.
President Obama sets the record straight about the real issues surrounding the payroll tax cut extension and rightfully calls on House Speaker John Boehner and House Republicans to stop playing politics with our pocketbooks. What’s clear is House Speaker Boehner
It’s time for House Speaker Boehner to get Control of a run-away base.
President Obama sets the record straight about the real issues surrounding the payroll tax cut extension and rightfully calls on House Speaker John Boehner and House Republicans to stop playing politics with our pocketbooks. What’s clear is House Speaker Boehner
Did the Super Committee Fail or Succeed?
Here’s an interesting take on what just happened with the super committee’s failure; or not as this article suggests. The article, Super Committee has succeeded — it has not failed, is by CoffeeCat, Democratic Underground. Read the article and share
Did the Super Committee Fail or Succeed?
Here’s an interesting take on what just happened with the super committee’s failure; or not as this article suggests. The article, Super Committee has succeeded — it has not failed, is by CoffeeCat, Democratic Underground. Read the article and share
Pres. Obama cuts federal waste and invests in job growth through executive orders.
This is a great story and one that we should share widely. President Obama does what the American people need the most. As he promised when he took office, he signs an executive order cutting federal spending on items such
Pres. Obama cuts federal waste and invests in job growth through executive orders.
This is a great story and one that we should share widely. President Obama does what the American people need the most. As he promised when he took office, he signs an executive order cutting federal spending on items such
Ohio workers’ win is a model for the rest of America’s middle class.
After yesterday’s successful push back by working families across America on the far right’s oppressive measures, if there’s anyone, no matter what your political affiliation is, feeling like you don’t have the power to make a difference, watch this video and then
Ohio workers’ win is a model for the rest of America’s middle class.
After yesterday’s successful push back by working families across America on the far right’s oppressive measures, if there’s anyone, no matter what your political affiliation is, feeling like you don’t have the power to make a difference, watch this video and then
Norquist v. Reagan: Americans for Tax Reform and the pledge to not raise taxes.
Recently, House Speaker John Boehner (R) was asked about the influence of anti-tax activist and president and founder of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) Grover Norquist on Republicans and his thoughts about it. Boehner’s response was great, if only it
Norquist v. Reagan: Americans for Tax Reform and the pledge to not raise taxes.
Recently, House Speaker John Boehner (R) was asked about the influence of anti-tax activist and president and founder of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) Grover Norquist on Republicans and his thoughts about it. Boehner’s response was great, if only it
Rep. Paul Ryan uses MSNBC’s Morning Joe to spout more useless rhetoric.
What a waste of air time! Rep. Paul Ryan on Morning Joe now talking about how the President should be concerned about social mobility, about jobs, and made comments that the President is moving away from being a uniter. What
Rep. Paul Ryan uses MSNBC’s Morning Joe to spout more useless rhetoric.
What a waste of air time! Rep. Paul Ryan on Morning Joe now talking about how the President should be concerned about social mobility, about jobs, and made comments that the President is moving away from being a uniter. What
Why are Democrats giving away cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid to GOP?
This message from Color of Change is disturbing. We all understand that Republicans will do nothing but cut deep and ask for more before the blood dries. So why are Democrats in the Congress giving away the store;especially when they
Why are Democrats giving away cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid to GOP?
This message from Color of Change is disturbing. We all understand that Republicans will do nothing but cut deep and ask for more before the blood dries. So why are Democrats in the Congress giving away the store;especially when they
Romney’s housing fix: “Don’t try and stop the foreclosure process.”
Imagine you and your spouse have good jobs; a teacher and a fire fighter. You have a nice home in a good neighborhood with great schools and your oldest kid is ready to go to college next year. Suddenly, one
Romney’s housing fix: “Don’t try and stop the foreclosure process.”
Imagine you and your spouse have good jobs; a teacher and a fire fighter. You have a nice home in a good neighborhood with great schools and your oldest kid is ready to go to college next year. Suddenly, one
Republicans can’t have it both ways: Deny first responder jobs and don’t accept the results.
Recently, Vice President Joe Biden commented with great urgency the need to pass the $35 million part of the American Jobs Act that provides for hiring police officers, fire fighters and teachers. He said that crime was rising in various
Republicans can’t have it both ways: Deny first responder jobs and don’t accept the results.
Recently, Vice President Joe Biden commented with great urgency the need to pass the $35 million part of the American Jobs Act that provides for hiring police officers, fire fighters and teachers. He said that crime was rising in various
Pres. Obama not backing down on jobs and neither should we.
Watch this video and it is clear, the President isn’t giving up on getting jobs to Americans now and neither should we. The only bills Republicans are offering the American people is a bill to cover the cost of more
Pres. Obama not backing down on jobs and neither should we.
Watch this video and it is clear, the President isn’t giving up on getting jobs to Americans now and neither should we. The only bills Republicans are offering the American people is a bill to cover the cost of more
Eric Cantor Gloats Over denying Americans jobs.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is barely able to mask gloating about Republicans’ successful filibuster of the American Jobs Act yesterday. His smug demeanor and apparent gleefulness is nothing more than arrogance when juxtaposed to the backdrop of 63 percent
Eric Cantor Gloats Over denying Americans jobs.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is barely able to mask gloating about Republicans’ successful filibuster of the American Jobs Act yesterday. His smug demeanor and apparent gleefulness is nothing more than arrogance when juxtaposed to the backdrop of 63 percent
Cain says OWS participants are “jealous Americans.”
Herman Cain doesn’t get it. On Sunday, Cain appeared on CBS’ Face the Nation and said the Occupy Wall Street protesters are “jealous Americans” who “play the victim card” and want to “take somebody else’s” Cadillac. He also said “the rallies had
Cain says OWS participants are “jealous Americans.”
Herman Cain doesn’t get it. On Sunday, Cain appeared on CBS’ Face the Nation and said the Occupy Wall Street protesters are “jealous Americans” who “play the victim card” and want to “take somebody else’s” Cadillac. He also said “the rallies had
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