Topic: Economic Policy Institute
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on jobs
Whether Mitt Romney or Barack Obama occupies the White House in January, one of them will have to deal with more than 12 million jobless Americans, or a little over 8 percent of the total workforce. Where do the candidates stand on issues relating to jobs?
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Eight ingredients for a peaceful society
What makes for a peaceful society? Hot spots from Congo to the Middle East would benefit from such knowledge. But so would the United States, which, at home, isn’t always so harmonious and abroad, is still at war in Afghanistan.
Michael Shank, vice president of the Institute for Economics and Peace’s US office gives his take on eight ingredients America needs to build a peaceful society.
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'Zero job' economy: 11 ways Washington can fix it
A stagnant job market has ramped up the pressure on President Obama and Congress to come up with solutions. What can be done? Here are 11 proposals.
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Medicare, public health programs get more use
Medicare and other public health-care become safety net for more Americans as private employer health dwindles. Medicare is primary beneficiary.
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Obama payroll tax cuts: Economists differ on how many jobs they'd create
The proposed payroll tax cuts amount to about half of the Obama jobs plan. Some economists say the cuts could add a million jobs, others call the strategy a waste of money.
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Help wanted. But only if you have a job.
Help wanted with a twist: Some firms won't even consider hiring someone who doesn't already have a job. But unemployed can better their job prospects.
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Labor Day struggle for unions and Obama
Labor Day marks a rough year for President Obama and the labor union movement that had high hopes for him. Unemployment remains high, and unions are under fire from political conservatives.
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'Zero job' economy: 11 ways Washington can fix it
A stagnant job market has ramped up the pressure on President Obama and Congress to come up with solutions. What can be done? Here are 11 proposals.
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The New Economy
Great Recession? Meet the terrible recovery.The Great Recession was hard enough. Now the weakest recovery in postwar history is proving difficult for workers, investors, and especially the unemployed.
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Can George Soros, Michael Bloomberg save New York's troubled young men?
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a $127.5 million plan Thursday to help young black and Hispanic men. The effort includes money from financier George Soros and his philanthropy.
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Fewer cops, more potholes: How debt deal could hit states hardest
Federal spending cuts mean fewer dollars will flow to the states for unemployment benefits, education, health care, and other state-run programs. Many states will have to cut services or raise taxes.
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Recovering US job market is leaving black men behind
The unemployment rate for black men stands at 17 percent, more than double that of white men. An education gap, criminal records, and racial bias all contribute to problems in the job market, experts say. What type of intervention would help?
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How Capitol Hill sniping could set off a national debt ceiling bomb
Even as both parties cite the need for progress on the budget, the partisan sniping is becoming unusually personal. Could markets get the jitters if the rancor lasts up to the debt ceiling deadline?
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Economist Mom
Even Paul Ryan wants to broaden the tax baseRyan has a two-pronged proposal for tax reform. The first part would reduce the deficit, but the second part isn't so helpful.
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Economy cools as government spending drops. Wrong time for budget cuts?
The US economy posted an annual growth rate of only 1.8 percent in the first quarter of 2011, and declines in government spending were a significant contributor.
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Opinion: The beatings will continue until teacher morale improves
Teachers are facing unrivaled criticism from all sides. The education reform movement has targeted them as the culprits behind failing schools. This culture of disrespect, little support, and unrelenting demands takes a toll on teachers – and on our students.
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Did Wisconsin Republicans need to attack collective bargaining?
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said he needed to rein in collective bargaining in order to secure key long-term budget savings. Is he right? Here are the arguments pro and con.
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How earnings for unionized public employees compare with private sector
In the fight for balanced budgets vs. benefits for public employees, what's fair and what's politics?
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Around the US, rallies lend moral support to Wisconsin public workers
Public employees protesting Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to weaken collective bargaining in Wisconsin have been joined by steelworkers, teamsters, nurses, airline pilots, and other private sector workers. In state capitals around the country, supporters rallied as well.
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Social Security: a target without a cause
Conservative Republicans want to cut Social Security, even though it's not a major contributor to US debt. A better solution to future Social Security shortfalls is a thriving economy.
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Union battle echoes beyond Wisconsin: 'We’re fighting for our very existence'
Other states are watching Wisconsin's bid to virtually break labor unions as a means of cutting huge deficits. Unions in Wisconsin and beyond see this as a Waterloo moment.
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The Vote
John Boehner takes on government-funded jobs – unless they're in OhioHouse Speaker John Boehner says 'so be it' if budget cutting puts government employees out of work. In the end, would that help the unemployment rate or hurt it?
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How best to boost the 'working poor'?
Nearly 1 in 3 working families now qualify as 'working poor.' More affordable college – and a more progressive tax system – would help.
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Cut America's debt, but spare Social Security
Congress can cut the budget without hurting Social Security, Medicare, and other social insurance programs.
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Economist Mom
Remember the deficit-shrinking plans?Three budget proposals all found ways to shrink the deficit. Where did they find common ground?
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US jobs: In China trade fight, does protectionism help, or hurt?
Congress is considering legislation that would punish China for devaluing its currency, a policy the Obama administration regards as hindering US jobs growth. But some say protectionism is even more costly.
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Will state budget cuts blunt the recovery?
State and city budget cuts could offset the federal stimulus's effects.
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Want a balanced federal budget? Cut state workers' pay.
On average, state workers make $39.66 an hour, have traditional pensions untouched by stock market moves, and are laid off at one-third the rate of private-sector workers. Considering concerns about the federal budget, are government jobs too cushy?
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