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A majority of American’s feel Trump has NOT made things better money wise….

November 4, 2019 By jamesb

THAT was Donald Trump's BIG promise.... A Rich guy... He promised he'd make some more people better off... Most Americans haven't seen it.... America President's do NOT get a 'do over' 4 years if people ain't happy about their economic situation... A majority of … [Read more...] about A majority of American’s feel Trump has NOT made things better money wise….

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: American Economy, Donald Trump, Politics, Polling

In Michigan and Wisconsin?…Trump’s job promises ain’t there….

November 4, 2019 By jamesb

Donald Trump won the two states and few others on BIG promises of bringing job's BACK from outside the country ....And making the economy BETTER..... THAT has NOT happened... The bean counters say the economy is 'healthy'.... Where? Nationally, the economy looks … [Read more...] about In Michigan and Wisconsin?…Trump’s job promises ain’t there….

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: American manufacturing, jobless, Michigan, Politics, Trump, unemployment, win states, Wisconsin

128k American jobs added in October…Trump fronts 330k?

November 1, 2019 By jamesb

Typical for Donald Trump bull shit fronting.... President Trump spurred confusion Friday after he tweeted about a "blowout" 303,000 jobs figure — minutes after an official government report said the economy added 128,000 jobs in October. The estimate by the Bureau of Labor … [Read more...] about 128k American jobs added in October…Trump fronts 330k?

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Donald Trump, JOBS REPORT, Oct 2019 jobless numbers, Politics, The economy, TRUMP TWEETS

US Economic growth slowing….

October 30, 2019 By jamesb

The hype about a 'robust' US economy is just that ...hype... Consumers maybe spending.... But buffeted by higher taxes, little to no income increases and trade wars around the world..and Donald Trump himself? Things are slowing slipping for the American … [Read more...] about US Economic growth slowing….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Politics, Trump economy, US Consumer spending, US Economy, US GDP

US Budget deficit climbs to almost the last recession level….

October 25, 2019 By jamesb

President Obama left with the deficit and the countries debt around $500 Billion..... With Trump0 and the Republicans cutting income thru the 2017 tax cut and two years of budget increases with their then majority congress the gap in spending vs revenue has widen by almost … [Read more...] about US Budget deficit climbs to almost the last recession level….

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Budget deficit, Congress, Politics, Recession, tax cut of 2017, The economy, Trump/Republicans, US Budget

High level Education Dept. guy quits and says most Student Loan debt should be canceled

October 24, 2019 By jamesb

And A. Wayne Johnson is a Republican to boot... Student loan debt is in the hundreds of millions and climbing .... The debt is cutting into consumer spending and the abuse in the running of the program seems to be impossible to address... Congress DOES need to do … [Read more...] about High level Education Dept. guy quits and says most Student Loan debt should be canceled

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Congress, Education, Education Dept., Politics, student loan debt

Would Trump try to use a possible Government shutdown for an impeachment deal?

October 19, 2019 By jamesb

If Congress can't get anything done due to Trump's pressure to stop an effort to get him fired? (And not have enough votes to override him) That would mean NOT passing ANY laws....   That would mean possibly the government running out of spending money... THAT … [Read more...] about Would Trump try to use a possible Government shutdown for an impeachment deal?

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Congress, Donald Trump, government shutdown, impeachment, must-pass legislation, Politics, Trump deal making

Elizabeth Warren has a bit of a Medicare for All issue ….

October 17, 2019 By jamesb

She is fronting something she has no answer how it would be paid for? Bernie Sanders is up front is saying the all-inclusive  healthcare coverage would raise American middle class taxes by trillions.... Is Warren up for raising taxes? At the first Democratic debate, in … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren has a bit of a Medicare for All issue ….

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Democrats, Elizabeth Warren, Medicare for All, Politics of Healthcare

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