Category Archives: Economics

Energy Issues

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Jerry Frey

In Montana, ranchers line up against coal A proposed mine — and a railway extension to carry it out — would put their land at risk for an energy plan that mainly benefits Asia, ranchers say. But they’re in the … Continue reading →

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Opinion about Fracking

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jerry Frey

PITTSBURGH – Some of the nation’s biggest oil and gas companies have made peace with environmentalists, agreeing to a voluntary set of tough new standards for fracking in the Northeast that could lead to a major expansion of drilling. Continue reading →

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Corporations NOT PAYING taxes

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Jerry Frey

Study finds that the majority of domestic and foreign corporations in the United States avoid paying federal income taxes. Continue reading →

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American Dream in trouble

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Jerry Frey

Today, America’s largest employer is Walmart, whose average employee earns $8.81 an hour. Continue reading →

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European Affairs Greece

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jerry Frey

Which politician will be brave enough to tell voters the days of abundance are over? Continue reading →

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Internet Issues cyber-warfare

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Jerry Frey

Obama signs secret directive to help thwart cyberattacks www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/obama-signs-secret-cybersecurity-directive-allowing-more-aggressive-military-role/2012/11/14/7bf51512-2cde-11e2-9ac2-1c61452669c3_story.html Panetta Warns of Dire Threat of Cyberattack on U.S. www.nytimes.com/2012/10/12/world/panetta-warns-of-dire-threat-of-cyberattack.html Why it matters: Without warning, the electricity goes out, leaving you and your family in the dark for days, perhaps weeks. … Continue reading →

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Dreams Deferred Dayton OH

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Jerry Frey

‘Chronically at risk of falling into poverty’: Nearly HALF of all Americans severely struggling to make ends meet 45% of U.S. citizens don’t have enough money to cover basic expenses www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2065274/Chronically-risk-falling-poverty-Nearly-HALF-Americans-struggling-make-ends-meet.html Unemployment rate ticks up to 8.2%, 69K new jobs … Continue reading →

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State of the Economy

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Jerry Frey

Unemployment falls to 8.1 percent; August jobs number below expectations Continue reading →

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Energy Independence Happy Fourth

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Jerry Frey

Deep-water technology enabled Brazil, which for years depended on oil imports, to become a net exporter in 2009. Continue reading →

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Class warfare Facts

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Jerry Frey

For example, the share of households living on more than $200,000 a year was unchanged from 2009 to 2010. Meanwhile, households getting by on less than $35,000 a year grew as a share of the area population. “The rich are … Continue reading →

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