EconomyCommentary
The Government Just Slapped Crowdfunding With a Bunch of New Regulations
Two events from last week exemplify federal officials’ refusal to let people live their own lives and earn money as they see fit. One deals… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Two events from last week exemplify federal officials’ refusal to let people live their own lives and earn money as they see fit. One deals… Read More
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The city of Sacramento recently approved a gradual increase in minimum wage to $12.50 by 2020, and with that a raise in the cost of… Read More
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In October 2008, Congress raised the debt limit to $11.3 trillion. Then-presidential candidate Barack Obama denounced the action as “irresponsible” and “unpatriotic.” But those were… Read More
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Nov. 17—that’s the date set for the Illinois State Supreme Court to hear oral arguments regarding a 2014 deal to overhaul the city of Chicago’s… Read More
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It was one of the largest prisoner re-entry programs ever undertaken. RExO (Re-Integration of Ex-Offenders) aimed to help ex-cons find jobs, thereby reducing recidivism. Over… Read More
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The October jobs report showed the economy growing robustly in October—a marked turnaround from September’s disappointing numbers. The payroll survey reported that employers added 271,000… Read More
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Today, the House overwhelmingly passed the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act (STRR) to much fanfare. The six-year, $325-billion bill reauthorizes highway and transit funding… Read More
EconomyNews
Panera Bread, a popular American bakery and cafe, is undergoing a major renovation. According to reports from Business Insider, Panera Founder and CEO Ron Shaich… Read More
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The House today rejected an amendment that would have prohibited the Export-Import Bank from providing loans, loan guarantees, and credit to state sponsors of terrorism such… Read More
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Before the House of Representatives votes on a bill that could bring the controversial Export-Import Bank back to life, lawmakers will address measures aimed at,… Read More