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GOP Senators block anti-outsourcing bill
Unemployment continues to run rampant in America and reports of a hiring thaw have been somewhat exaggerated. It seems we nevertheless haven't taught this to partisans yet. According to the Washington Post, a Democratic proposal that will not allow United States corporations to outsource jobs is something Republicans do not desire them to pass. When ...
Elmo comes to the defense of Perry on GMA
Most of the western world knows by now that "Sesame Street" had selected pop performer Katy Perry as the headline super star guest to open its 41st season. The children's program has celebrities, including Katy Perry, on the show all the time. She might have been within the episode if her scene with "Street's" Elmo ...
Stimulus cash advances did very little to dent unemployment level
A lot of people lost their jobs during the worst parts of the recession. The idea was that if the government doled out a huge money advance, the unemployment level would decrease. It didn't work. Unemployment has really gotten worse overall. The summer has been brutal, as 27 states recorded an increase in unemployment. No ...
Slight surprise in Michael Grimm America’s Got Talent triumph
The fifth season of "America's Got Talent" has just came to the conclusion. It was an interesting season, and also the "America's Got Talent" final four were all incredible. There were three singers, Michael Grimm, Jackie Evancho, and Prince Poppycock. There was also an incredible dance group, Fighting Gravity. The finale was amazing, and had ...
Bad bank lending options to Fannie and Freddie not really being bought back
Part of what caused the collapse of the housing market was toxic mortgages. A loan lender or bank would lend a mortgage to a consumer and sell the debt as an asset. Some bank loans went to people that wouldn't have qualified with basic scrutiny, and some people's mortgages went sour because of circumstances. Freddie ...