Category: Economy

Want to Meet With the Trump Administration? Donald Trump Jr.’s Hunting Buddy Can Help
Tommy Hicks Jr. isn’t in government, but he’s a longtime pal of the president’s son. That has put him in the room when the administration talks China and 5G policy, and it lets him help others — including one friend who had $143 million riding on the outcome.

Trump Administration Would Save Insurers Billions by Undermining Health Care Protections
Insurance companies could save billions of dollars under the Trump administration’s move to undermine patient and consumer protections under the Affordable Care Act, according to a new analysis.

We Can’t Afford to Raise Minimum Wage to $15
The U.S. economy is booming, reaching 10 straight years of growth without a recession, and the unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level in nearly 50 years.

No, Andrew Yang, Don’t Give Everyone Free Money
Andrew Yang dubbed a “random, opinionated person” by the Washington Post, has made waves on both sides of the political aisle with his 2020 presidential campaign.

The Oil Industry In An Electric Future
The adoption of electric vehicles will have consequences

Despite Jobs Rebound, Pelosi Laments Those ‘Still Struggling’
Despite stronger job growth, House Democrats remain focused on middle- and working-class Americans, Pelosi said.

Corn Subsidies Fuel Animal Mistreatment, Factory Farming
The main reason for the abusive factory farming system is the over use of government subsidies and its related regulatory burden.

Just One Reason Why You Don’t Want an Isolationist United States
An isolationist United States is a really dumb idea. It would harm US commercial interests and therefore the US economy.

New Legislation Would Enable College for All, Eliminate $1.6 Trillion in Student Debt
Landmark legislation would eliminate tuition and fees at all public US four-year colleges and universities, as well as make community colleges, trade schools, and apprenticeship programs tuition- and fee-free for all. The three lawmakers’ proposal also would eliminate all $1.6 trillion in student debt for 45 million Americans.

Bernie Sanders: People Like Trump Are Also Socialists, But They Are Corporate Socialists
Trump supports socialism for himself and corporate fat-cats, Bernie Sanders said.

