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Jobless Claims go down, slowly

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Economists Agree on some things – the economic stimulus for one

The U.S. Economic Policy Debate Is a Sham bloomberg.com — Watching Democrats and Republicans hash out their differences in the public arena, it’s easy to get the impression that there’s a deep disagreement among reasonable people about how to manage … Continue reading

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Eastwood’s Super Bowl Ad, Detroit, GM and Chrysler

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Made in China – a new series

Yesterday went to Kmart and bought: telephone – Made in China computer mouse – Made in China cotton socks – Made in China   Received an exercise bike for Christmas – Made in China Looked at 2012 calendars color/fancy/cheap – … Continue reading

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The Great Recession – 2007 to 2010

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Good Economic News: GM, Chrysler and Unemployment

Jobless rate drops to 8.6 percent, hiring picks up news.yahoo.com WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The unemployment rate fell to a 2-1/2 year low of 8.6 percent in November and companies stepped up hiring, further evidence the economic recovery was gaining momentum. … Continue reading

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Two NY Times artices related to OWS and Economy

The Age of the Superfluous Worker By HERBERT J. GANS Published: November 24, 2011 www.nytimes.com .com The current jobless recovery, and the concurrent failure to create enough new jobs, is breeding a new and growing pool of surplus workers. In … Continue reading

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Occupy Wall Street, Elizabeth Warren and economic reform

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Two good Occupy Wall Street videos

FOX News Owned By Wall Street Protesters – Un-Aired Interview Liked on www.youtube.com FOX News Owned By Wall Street Protesters – Un-Aired Interview Full Credits to: http://www.youtube.com/user/mavgirl69 Check this channel out a few amazing uploads here! Worth the subscription. Jesse … Continue reading

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Occupy Michigan – Bank of America/ Occupy Detroit

  Rally and Press Conference to Stop the Foreclosure/Eviction of Roderic Ray October 13, Thursday at 5 pm 15005 Faust Ave., Detroit (Exit Southfield/M-39 at Grand River/Fenkell. From north, continue on service drive (Southfield Rd.) across Fenkell and Grand River; … Continue reading

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