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The Great Recession officially ended in June of 2009, but the lethargic employment growth over the past two years contrasts sharply with the rapid employment growth that usually follows a recession. Most economists expected a quick return to...
The first Republican primary debate this year started with a catfight between Texas Governor Rick Perry and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney over their respective job creation records. The exchange not only raised the entertainment...
Here’s one Johan might like: our hometown hero (and alumnus of my high school alma mater) Florida GOP Representative Tom Rooney unveiled his “jobs plan” last week. Congressional Republicans are coming under increasing pressure...
Globalization does have its limits. Although it is too early to call it a trend, many American manufacturers have begun to return some of their production from overseas in a process known as “reshoring”. Notable companies planning reshoring...
During the Dust Bowl, Midwestern farmers traveled west, thrilled for the hope and promise of California. Today, where can one go in hope of a job? It may not be a sun-soaked beach or a modern-day Eden, but for now, there are jobs in North Dakota....
Translation: You too should join WUPR. Also, you'll be sorry when you there is no more Amsterdam and no more "Coffee Shops". We must take immediate action to drastically reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. The burning of dirty...
Perhaps what Americans need is a change of mindset. I accept as a foregone conclusion that politicians have to oversimplify many issues in order to connect with voters. With the possible exception of Sarah Palin, I don’t think that any candidates...