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Shock: 100 Million Americans In Poverty or Right on the Edge
Seeded on Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:55 PM EST (SHTF Club)
these Americans form a diverse group sometimes called “near poor” and sometimes simply overlooked — and a new count suggests they are far more numerous than previously understood.
Global Growth Hopes Fade
Seeded on Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:46 PM EST (Daily Reckoning)
news from Germany that’s downright awful… Germany failed to get sufficient bids at their auction this morning for 10-year bonds. Germany was attempting to auction these bonds at 1.98%... no wonder investors weren't grabbing them...
Currency not tied to gold or other standard becomes worthless
Seeded on Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:39 PM EST (The Washington Times)
At a recent annual monetary conference there was unanimous agreement that the world monetary system is in deep trouble...
U.S. Lack Notable Christian Leaders
Seeded on Tue Nov 22, 2011 5:05 PM EST (Bible Vision)
Barna Group study points out that no single Christian leader captures the attention of the nation’s population. When asked to identify the single most influential Christian leader in the U.S.
Bill Clinton: Focus on job growth, then deficit
Seeded on Sun Sep 18, 2011 11:07 PM EDT (CBS News)
The former president praised Mr. Obama's forthcoming proposal to raise taxes on the highest earning Americans, though he said he did not know the precise timing of when such a move would be implemented. "I think the president is doing the right thing," Mr. Clinton said. Mr.
Obama to propose $1.5 trillion in new taxes
Seeded on Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:56 PM EDT (The Washington Post)
The president will propose $1.5 trillion in new taxes as part of a plan to find at least $3 trillion in budget savings over a decade, combined with his call earlier this month for $450 billion in new stimulus.
Obama to seek new tax rate for wealthy - The Washington Post
Seeded on Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:51 PM EDT (The Washington Post)
President Barack Obama is expected to seek a new base tax rate for the wealthy to ensure that millionaires pay at least at the same percentage as middle income taxpayers. The proposal will be officially unveiled on Monday. (Sept. 18)
Human Slavery & Trafficking in the USA
Mon Aug 22, 2011 3:07 AM EDT
To define slavery on any level is a hot topic, whether forced labor, labor in bondage, slavery or trafficking.
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Military breakthrough: 'Bulletproof' skin made from spider silk
Seeded on Sat Aug 20, 2011 2:08 PM EDT (The Huffington Post)
Bizarre science is coming home... genetically modified goats produce milk that contains the same protein that spiders use to make silk. Scientists then extract the silk proteins from the milk and use them to weave a genetically modified silk.
Debt, Debt, Debt: 90% of Americans Experience Income Decline -- Debt Explodes As We Try to Make Ends Meet
Seeded on Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:41 AM EDT (AlterNet.org)
A perfect storm circles overhead as society breaks down and falls into an economic death spiral – health care, food and gas costs are skyrocketing, while income and home values are plummeting. (Inflation + Deflation = Stagflation)
World stock markets plunge as fears of recession intensify | Business | guardian.co.uk Business Recession World stock markets plunge as fears of recession intensify
Seeded on Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:33 AM EDT (Guardian Unlimited)
markets crashed again amid growing fears that the world is sliding into a double-dip recession.
Stocks Plunge On Worries About Weak Global Economy, U.S. Job Market And Inflation
Seeded on Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:28 PM EDT (CBS News)
The U.S. and European economies are “dangerously close to recession,” Morgan Stanley economists wrote in a recent report. “This is yet another stage of panic selling. Investors are reacting first and asking questions later.”
Head of top China credit rating agency says dollar on its way out
Seeded on Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:12 AM EDT (Gulf human rights hero Thomas B. Manton falsely imprisoned, murdered)
When the head of a credit ratings agency in the country that holds most of your debt says your currency is in danger of being "discarded" by the world, you should probably listen.
S&P Says No Regrets in Lowering U.S. Credit Rating
Seeded on Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:06 AM EDT (News Room America)
Standard & Poor's said that it does not regret its decision last week to lower the U.S. government's credit rating, blaming the political environment in Washington in part for its action.
Job crisis 2011: Unemployment rate still reigns - Aug. 8, 2011
Seeded on Tue Aug 9, 2011 8:32 AM EDT (CNN)
The recession ended two years ago if you believe the experts. Tell that viewpoint to the nearly 14 million Americans who are out of work. The unemployment rate is still above 9%. And for those who have jobs, many are involuntarily working part-time because their hours were cut.
The U.S. is downgraded. Now what?
Seeded on Sat Aug 6, 2011 6:55 AM EDT (The Washington Post)
Spiraling mismanagement of debt has made its mark. Wall Street sharks are now after the USA. Since the U.S. debt is now downgraded, many other debt instruments will likely get downgraded as well.
The New Super Congress & Ongoing US Debt
Seeded on Mon Aug 1, 2011 6:48 PM EDT (Gather)
For decades the nation’s lawmakers have tussled with raising a legally established “debt ceiling.” Now facing another round of short term debt ceiling increases, lawmakers have enabled another government entity to make the hard financial decisions, a new &lsq …
U.S. Debt Crisis & Responsibility
Seeded on Mon Aug 1, 2011 6:12 PM EDT (Gather Opinion)
The Government has lived as if it has no restrictions on spending and has encouraged the populace to do the same. The bubble has burst.
Realities Behind the U.S. Debt Crisis
Seeded on Mon Aug 1, 2011 6:07 PM EDT (Gather Opinion)
Americans have been deceived. The real issue resides in the fact that the nation has an unstable fiat currency that has been losing its purchasing power for decades.
Moody's moves one step closer to downgrading U.S. debt
Seeded on Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:48 PM EDT (The Washington Post)
The credit rating of the United States is ready to take a direct hit because of the bungling in Congress.
Japan Tsunami & Earthquake – Watch and Follow Live Streaming and Real-Time Updates
Seeded on Tue Mar 15, 2011 3:17 AM EDT (Gather)
Get the latest information and video links on the aftermath of the Japan earthquake, tsunami and nuclear catastrophe.
The Plight of Non-Custodial Parents During Record Unemployment
Seeded on Tue Feb 8, 2011 2:50 PM EST (Associated Content)
The concept of child support was originally designed to be dynamic and flexible, going up and down as parental income changed. That isn't the case unless you make it happen in the USA.
Obama urges businesses to pitch in US economic recovery efforts
Seeded on Tue Feb 8, 2011 1:53 PM EST (xinhuanet)
Barack Obama called on the nation's corporate executives to "get in the game" and start investing in the United States, his latest effort to speed up the U.S. economic recovery and job creation pace.
Nasdaq Confirms Servers Breached
Seeded on Tue Feb 8, 2011 1:50 PM EST (Information Week)
the public company that owns the Nasdaq Stock Market confirmed reports that its servers had been breached.
U.S. on the Way to the Third World?
Seeded on Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:43 PM EDT ()
short-sided thinking is unsustainable at best
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