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The Fed does NOT cut rates this time…

May 2, 2019 By jamesb

Thus NOT following the wishes of one Donald Trump.... And thus showing its independence as it's supposed to.... They know that despite the rosey picture Trump wants? The American economy IS growing soft and Trump's actions could in fact make things worst..... Federal … [Read more...] about The Fed does NOT cut rates this time…

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Inflation, Interest rates, Politics, The economy, The Federal Reserve Bank, Trump

Good Economy ?…What good Economy?….

April 29, 2019 By jamesb

Most Americans do NOT believe it when  Trump and others talk about a 'good' economy these days.... The political people on Trump's team want him to run on the economy? Few Americans feel they have personally benefited a great deal from the nation’s growing economy, with the … [Read more...] about Good Economy ?…What good Economy?….

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

Elizabeth Warren would work to cancel most Student Loan debt if elected President…

April 22, 2019 By jamesb

This will be VERY popular with a those Americans staggering under the weight of repaying the hundreds of billions of dollars of loans.... Democrats could count on votes if they put this in their 2020 final plan of action for their parties nominee....... Student loan debt is … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren would work to cancel most Student Loan debt if elected President…

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics Tagged With: Education Dept., Elizabeth Warren, Politics, student loan debt, The economy

The economy added 196,000 jobs in March….But?

April 5, 2019 By jamesb

The numbers are happy numbers on the whole... But the economy STILL seems to be slowing.... The economy added 196,000 jobs in March — topping economists' forecasts of 175,000, and a big rebound from February's weak report, the Labor Department said on Friday. The … [Read more...] about The economy added 196,000 jobs in March….But?

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Jobless/Unemployment Numbers March 2019, Politics, The economy

Heeding warning from his own party members….Trump backs away from closing the US/Mexican Border…

April 4, 2019 By jamesb

Republicans were scared shitless of the financial and political ramification's of such an ill-conceived action .... It comes on the heels of them getting Trump to back off efforts to repeal Obamacare in its entirety.... President Donald Trump on Thursday backed off his … [Read more...] about Heeding warning from his own party members….Trump backs away from closing the US/Mexican Border…

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: closing the US/Mexican Border., Obamacare, Politics, Republicans, The economy, The politics of Immigration

The American Economy IS slowing…..

March 28, 2019 By jamesb

The fact is? Despite all of the media and Trump stories about a GOOD US economy? Things are softening up.... All the rosy employment talk is spotty at best.... Weighted down by Trump?Republican tax cuts/giveaways... Worries about trade import/export fee … [Read more...] about The American Economy IS slowing…..

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: First Quarter US Economy 2019, Politics, The economy, Trump, US Economy downturn

$15 Minimum wage effort’s are moving to more states….

February 17, 2019 By jamesb

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….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: $15 Minimum wage, Democrats, Politics, The economy

Auto loan debt climbs……So does Student loan debt….

February 13, 2019 By jamesb

Young people lead in both  categories .... But the debt is there for older Americans also... And these bill's are actually starting to hurt the buying power of Americans of all ages.... A record total of more than 7 million people in America are at least 90 days … [Read more...] about Auto loan debt climbs……So does Student loan debt….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Car loans debt, consumer spending, student loan debt, The economy

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