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Obama vs. 'Big Business': There's an Alternative
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Using a pro football analogy, it's past time for the President to rethink his economic game plan, change some of his key players if need be, and call some audibles, lots and lots of audibles, until he finds most of those missing jobs and greatly reduces the plague of persistent income inequality.
Americans Recognize the Importance of Manufacturing 1
In its second annual Labor Day Survey, Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute found that Americans still see the manufacturing industry as vital to the nation’s economic health despite the set backs the industry has faced over the years.
Important Daily News You Need to Know, Today's Issue: Billionaire Charity 8
If the super rich truly wanted to give back to society and help rebuild America they could start by using that $125 billion to personally fund all of the failing public schools in the United States.
Caterpillar to Expand in Brazil 1
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The company, which is based in Peoria, Illinois, and has a worldwide workforce of 94,000, already has more factories located outside of the U.S. than inside. Caterpillar has 51 domestic factories and 59 international facilities.
Americans Finding “New Normal” in Economy 1
In recessions past we have surged back with renewed enthusiasm only to have our hopes dashed by a recessionary relapse. This time, the prospects for the U.S. economy seem so dire that there is little room for celebration or panic.
