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State and local budget cuts are slowing US economy - FoxNews.com: "Deep spending cuts by state and local governments pose a growing threat to an economy"
Government spending doesn't help the economy -- that has been shown many times.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Psst. No shutdown during a 'government shutdown' - FoxNews.com
Psst. No shutdown during a 'government shutdown' - FoxNews.com: "That's the little-known truth about a government shutdown. The government doesn't shut down."
"But from a practical perspective, shutdowns usually aren't that big a deal. They happened every year when Jimmy Carter was president, averaging 11 days each. During President Reagan's two terms, there were six shutdowns, typically of just one or two days apiece"
"Lawmakers, however, typically provide back pay, even for employees who weren't required to work. A repeat of that could raise hackles with some in the tea party-backed House GOP freshman class."
"Many contract workers could be furloughed without pay and not receive lost wages retroactively, especially in an extended shutdown."
"But from a practical perspective, shutdowns usually aren't that big a deal. They happened every year when Jimmy Carter was president, averaging 11 days each. During President Reagan's two terms, there were six shutdowns, typically of just one or two days apiece"
"Lawmakers, however, typically provide back pay, even for employees who weren't required to work. A repeat of that could raise hackles with some in the tea party-backed House GOP freshman class."
"Many contract workers could be furloughed without pay and not receive lost wages retroactively, especially in an extended shutdown."
NR students support local teachers | New Richmond News | New Richmond, Wisconsin
NR students support local teachers | New Richmond News | New Richmond, Wisconsin: "The end of unions not only affects the teachers now, but also the quality of education in the future"
What do unions have to do with quality? I thought unions supported rules that reward based on years of service -- not quality. :-/
What do unions have to do with quality? I thought unions supported rules that reward based on years of service -- not quality. :-/
Discount for foreclosed homes widened in 2010 - FoxNews.com
Discount for foreclosed homes widened in 2010 - FoxNews.com: "Buyers who purchased a foreclosed home last year got, on average, a 28 percent discount to a non-foreclosure sale. That's up from a 27 percent average discount in 2009, RealtyTrac said."
"Generally, about 30 percent of banks' foreclosure inventory is on the market"
"Generally, about 30 percent of banks' foreclosure inventory is on the market"
To invite plug-in cars, cities work on permitting | Green Tech - CNET News
To invite plug-in cars, cities work on permitting | Green Tech - CNET News: "One of the concerns automakers and potential buyers have is long delays in getting these chargers installed since building codes don't always explicitly address them.
In an effort to avoid delays in installations, Oregon last year adjusted its building codes to clarify the situation for electricians. Home charging stations now fall under the same building codes as large appliances, such as electric water heaters."
That shows one problem with government regulation. They often only address common situations.
In an effort to avoid delays in installations, Oregon last year adjusted its building codes to clarify the situation for electricians. Home charging stations now fall under the same building codes as large appliances, such as electric water heaters."
That shows one problem with government regulation. They often only address common situations.
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