by Zach Carter, Media Consortium blogger
Congress finally authorized an extension of unemployment benefits on Wednesday, providing a critical lifeline to families across the country and an absolutely essential boost to the economy.
Weekly Audit: Why Are Unemployment Benefits A Major Political Fight? |
| By: TheMediaConsortium Tuesday July 27, 2010 8:16 am |
6 Comments
Rand Paul is Good |
| By: truthexcavator Monday May 24, 2010 1:21 pm |
Rand Paul should be supported for his positions against the Iraq War, and Wall St. theft.
Weekly Audit: Unemployment Fueling Political Storm |
| By: TheMediaConsortium Tuesday November 24, 2009 8:47 am |
Unemployment figures in the U.S. are staggering: The official rate stands at 10.2%, the highest in 26 years. A broader measure that includes people who are involuntarily working part-time or who have given up looking for work is at 17.5%. That’s a full-blown economic emergency.
Weekly Audit: Power to the People’s Republic |
| By: TheMediaConsortium Tuesday August 4, 2009 9:51 am |
It’s abundantly clear that we can’t rely on the economic elite to represent the people’s interests. Tomorrow’s economic structure must be drastically different if the United States is going to thrive. Put simply, we’re going to have to seriously reevaluate our economic priorities and decide who calls the shots. Here’s hoping that everyday people have a say.
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