Money & The Economy

Federal Government Racks Up Third-Largest Monthly Deficit Ever Recorded

The U.S. government’s budget deficit ballooned to $660 billion in March, marking a 454% increase compared to last year and…

5 years ago

‘Dirty Jobs’ Star Mike Rowe Just Totally Debunked the Argument for a $15 Minimum Wage

Mike Rowe knows the value of hard work. The former star of “Dirty Jobs” gained notoriety for the Discovery Channel…

5 years ago

4 Million Americans Aren’t Seeking Work Due To Fear Of COVID-19

More than 4 million unemployed Americans aren’t looking for work out of fear of the coronavirus, even as new cases…

5 years ago

The Real Infrastructure Policy Prescription

When it comes to infrastructure, both parties are quite adept at playing the pandering game. There’s been a bipartisan call…

5 years ago

Why Salt Lake City Has the Hottest Job Market in the US

Americans were on the move in 2020 despite the presence of the coronavirus According to North American Moving Services’ 2020…

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Electrical Issue Grounds Dozens Of Newly Delivered Boeing Planes

Boeing warned airlines of a potential electrical issue in dozens of recently-delivered aircraft in a major setback for the plane manufacturer. American…

5 years ago

Amazon Warehouse Workers Overwhelmingly Reject Unionization Bid, Organizers Cry Foul

Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, overwhelmingly rejected a bid to unionize, according to a National Labor Relations…

5 years ago

Wharton: Biden’s ‘American Jobs Plan’ Would Hurt Economy in 3 Ways

President Biden is pitching his $2.7 trillion+ “infrastructure” plan, chock full of items unrelated to traditional transportation infrastructure, as key…

5 years ago

California Moves to Ban Fracking—as Gas Prices Hit 3-Year High

Californians often serve as test subjects for progressive policies. With its latest proposed ban, the Golden State may end up…

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Jobless Claims Increase To 744,000 As Economy Continues Slow Recovery

The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased to 744,000 last week as the economy continues to slowly recover…

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