The Deputy Secretary of State, Tom Nides, has an op-ed on Politico this morning, arguing against cutting foreign assistance. It is a losing battle, for reasons both numerous and meritoriou
Across the globe, large numbers of young people have been rapidly congregating in public places, overwhelming police attempts to maintain order. These youths have been burning, looting, and destroying property.
Since April 2010, Britain’s high earners have faced a “temporary” tax on incomes above £150,000 (about $230,000) of 50 percent. This tax has cross-party support. Many blame the rich for the recession and the painful adjustments we now face.
In response to some push back, and at the risk of some repetition, I would like to clarify a bit more why I think there is no serious bar to the government revealing more about the legal basis for its action against al-Awlaki in Yemen.
As of Oct. 1, the Durbin Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Act cut the permissible fees that the banks that issue debit cards can charge merchants. The “reform” will revolutionize retail banking -- for the worse.
One of several reasons why Germany has the lowest unemployment rate in Europe is the “minijob.” Long-term recipients of unemployment benefits and social assistance (Haartz IV recipients) can keep extra earning from “minijobs” up to 160 Euros per month.
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