economy
Future still far from rosy as Greek leader gets his vote of confidence
June 24, 2011The only thing that is certain is that Greek workers will take a hit and there will be intensified class struggle in the months to come.
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Mayors call for quick end to Afghan war
June 20, 2011The U.S. Conference of Mayors approved a resolution June 20 calling for a quick end to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and transfer of the money to job-creating programs in our nation's cities.
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White House looking to foreign companies to create U.S. jobs
June 20, 2011Foreign direct investment is an important part of the U.S. economy. Close to six million workers are employed by foreign-owned businesses worth some $3.1 trillion, the White House Council of Economic Advisers reported.
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Nicaraguan economic trends are positive
June 17, 2011Nationally, unemployment dropped from 8.2 percent in January 2010 to the present 6.8 percent, with 325,000 new jobs created.
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Congressional Progressive Caucus launches campaign to push for jobs
June 17, 2011The "Speak out for Good Jobs Now" initiative will feature public hearings where workers will voice their concerns and ideas about the economy.
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