It isn't gonna come from a Congress that has a Republican Majority in the Senate... So? Democrats are working on the getting states .... A federally mandated minimum-wage increase seems like a long-shot with the GOP-held Senate, so a collection of states are stepping up … [Read more...] about $15 Minimum wage effort’s are moving to more states….
the Economy
Economic indicators point to a slowing America Economy…..
Donald Trump & Co. maybe singing a tune that America is doing fine economically .... But? Looking under the hood? THAT is NOT were this country and the rest of world seems to be going.... The big picture: Economic indicators are moving to the downside, not the … [Read more...] about Economic indicators point to a slowing America Economy…..
Majority of New Yorkers support the Amazon Long Island City Headquarters…Poll….
After relaxing over getting the company to locate a another headquarters campus in Queens? Supporters of the move and the NY Governors people are gearing up to keep the ball rolling against those who are against the terms of the deal.... Most New Yorkers back the … [Read more...] about Majority of New Yorkers support the Amazon Long Island City Headquarters…Poll….
Update on Trump’s China trade tariffs ….
Axios takes a lot at things so far.... There is currently a 10% hike in import taxes on Chinese products coming to America.... China has put in place a higher import tax on American good imported into their country.... China has also switched imports of some things to … [Read more...] about Update on Trump’s China trade tariffs ….
A look at a changing China….
The huge country is actually having its problems... Trump's tariff push will take things worst... But we do NOT know how China will handle it's issues as it moves forward... Since the end of the Cold War, Beijing has viewed the United States as its chief geopolitical … [Read more...] about A look at a changing China….
American’s tax refund’s down an average of 8.4 percent in first week’s filings…
So much for the benefits of the Trump led 2017 tax cut/giveaway reform legislation... The average tax refund from the IRS dropped 8.4 percent in the first week of the 2019 filing season compared to the same period last year, according to agency statistics. The dip, to … [Read more...] about American’s tax refund’s down an average of 8.4 percent in first week’s filings…
Trump and GOPer tax cuts ain’t saving most people even a nickel…..
During the last days of 2017 Donald Trump and Republicans muscled thru a massive tax cut/giveawy to the rich and corporation's... Starting this year we get to see what that law has in the offering besides a brand new tax form..... The first views are NOT … [Read more...] about Trump and GOPer tax cuts ain’t saving most people even a nickel…..
Wall Street companies are cutting back on making financial reports…
Hmmm? If things are going so good? Why are they doing this? Could be ....The Republican 'trickle down ' thing was always bullshit..... Could be ....Companies are squirreling away money worried that Trump's economic and foreign affairs miscues are about to tear a hole … [Read more...] about Wall Street companies are cutting back on making financial reports…