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Employment report….

…become a major disaster that has increased the ranks of the unemployed and put downward pressure on demand at the worst possible time. The terrible private payroll jobs numbers need…

Government sponsored enterprises

…to prosecute these folks. And hopefully, the Morgenson and Rosner book will cause enough pressure for that to happen. And I agree with Will completely that one of the most…

McKinsey Thought-Experiment: What If They Are Correct?

…prospects for employment will be, if anything, increased. Greater political pressure for cost-reduction that leads to single-payer becoming more politically viable is just lagniappe. *Not the real numbers, of course….

Senators Who Committed a Crime Demands Rule of Law

…use the confirmation process to pressure federal agencies to meet various demands. By placing a “hold” on the nominees, Mr. Vitter is delaying a confirmation vote by the Senate. BarryO…

‘unfortunate misunderstanding’…

…because of public pressure, but he offered no details on what he viewed as the firm’s support for taking the case. In that letter, Clement said, “I would have never…

EMPLOYMENT REPORT

…at 2.5% continues to moderate. But with yesterdays plunge in oil prices real earnings might actually rise this month. But the wage data shows absolutely no signs of inflationary pressure….