economy
Community packs hearing on “LaSalle St” financial transaction tax
June 9, 2016The LaSalle Street Tax (LST) campaign turned out in force with members of various unions packing the hearing in favor of HB106.
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U.S. economic system traps unions in the green vs. blue conflict
May 19, 2016The latest green vs. blue conundrum has taken the form of a dispute between labor leaders, and controversy has kicked in.
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Admitting defeat, Oklahoma Republicans to request Obamacare Medicaid money
May 17, 2016With an economy in crisis, Governor Mary Fallin and Sooner State Republicans are engaged in a dramatic about-face on Obamacare and Medicaid expansion.
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Republicans plan Detroit-style emergency manager for Puerto Rico
April 4, 2016Last year, Puerto Rico's governor announced that the island now has an unpayable debt of about $72 billion.
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Calif. lawmaker introduces bill to let “Gig Economy” workers organize
March 21, 2016Uber and Lyft undercut taxis while underpaying drivers and refusing to pick up workplace expenses.
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