Economy Tag

‘Inflation is Heating Up’: CPI Hit 9.1% in June, Highest Rate in 41 Years

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 13, 2022 54 Comments

“Though CPI’s spike is led by energy and food prices, which are largely global problems, prices continue to mount for domestic goods and services, from shelter to autos to apparel.”...

Biden Admin Shipping U.S. Oil Reserves Overseas as Americans Struggle at the Pump

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 06, 2022 23 Comments

At a time when millions of Americans are struggling to pay historically high gas prices, our government is shipping millions of barrels of oil from our strategic reserves to other countries. It's hard to imagine a decision that's more indefensible and tone-deaf.

Red States Have Recovered Faster After COVID Pandemic Than Blue States

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 05, 2022 11 Comments

"Remote work allowed many workers to move to red states, not because of political preferences, but for financial and lifestyle reasons—cheaper housing, better weather, less traffic and lower taxes."...

Experts Say “Couple Months” Before Baby Formula Stock Rates Improve

Posted by Leslie Eastman on July 01, 2022 18 Comments

The baby formula shortage continues despite the lack of media attention. Current estimates are for shelves to be full again by the end of August or early September...

Poll: Majority of Americans Believe Country is on Wrong Track, Including 78% of Democrats

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 30, 2022 48 Comments

A new and devastating poll for Joe Biden dropped this week, indicating that most Americans believe the country is on the wrong track. We could probably cite a bad poll for Biden on a near-daily basis, but this one is significant for what it shows about members of Biden's party.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV1cklmk6n0&feature=youtu.be

Chemical Shortages Affecting U.S. Farms Described as ‘Off the Charts”

Posted by Leslie Eastman on June 29, 2022 37 Comments

A disturbing report by Reuters, featuring interviews with more than a dozen chemical dealers, manufacturers, farmers, and weed specialists, indicates chemical shortages have disrupted U.S. growers' production strategies and points to reduced harvests this season.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=b6BuOt8X1MY

More Than One Million Voters Have Switched From Democrat to Republican Over the Last Year

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 28, 2022 25 Comments

An analysis of voter registration data by the Associated Press has found that over a million voters have switched from Democrat to Republican over the last year. If the report is accurate, this is not as much an embrace of the right as it is a rejection of the left.

Washington Post Finance Columnist Scolds Americans for Complaining About Inflation

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 23, 2022 43 Comments

Washington Post finance columnist Michelle Singletary wants Americans to know that despite record-high gasoline and food prices, things aren't really as bad as you might think. During an appearance on MSNBC yesterday, she said that people need to stop complaining and realize there are plenty of people who are doing very well.

Air Travel Nightmare Continues: Southwest Airlines Pilots Protest ‘Company’s Antiquated and Inefficient Scheduling Practices’

Posted by Leslie Eastman on June 23, 2022 13 Comments

It appears air travel Armageddon is here to stay...

University of Michigan Raising Tuition and Housing Costs at Ann Arbor Campus

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 18, 2022 2 Comments

"drew criticism from one regent who noted the university's 38th consecutive annual tuition increase and said the school's business model is not sustainable"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkdu4T4d5w4

Poll Finds Republicans Crushing Democrats in Public Trust on Most Important Issues

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 17, 2022 21 Comments

As the November midterms approach and Democrats waste America's time with January 6th theater, average Americans have other concerns. It turns out that issues like the economy, inflation, and crime matter far more to most people. In even worse news for Democrats, new polling indicates that most voters have more trust for Republicans on these issues.

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Economy Tag

‘Inflation is Heating Up’: CPI Hit 9.1% in June, Highest Rate in 41 Years

Biden Admin Shipping U.S. Oil Reserves Overseas as Americans Struggle at the Pump

Red States Have Recovered Faster After COVID Pandemic Than Blue States

Experts Say “Couple Months” Before Baby Formula Stock Rates Improve

Poll: Majority of Americans Believe Country is on Wrong Track, Including 78% of Democrats

Chemical Shortages Affecting U.S. Farms Described as ‘Off the Charts”

More Than One Million Voters Have Switched From Democrat to Republican Over the Last Year

Washington Post Finance Columnist Scolds Americans for Complaining About Inflation

Air Travel Nightmare Continues: Southwest Airlines Pilots Protest ‘Company’s Antiquated and Inefficient Scheduling Practices’

University of Michigan Raising Tuition and Housing Costs at Ann Arbor Campus

Poll Finds Republicans Crushing Democrats in Public Trust on Most Important Issues

Baby Formula Production Halted at Abbott’s Michigan Plant Due to Flooding

California Regulations Have Helped Kill the Golden Pig

Carnegie Mellon U. Giving Employees Inflation Relief Checks While Raising Tuition for Students

Gas Prices Hit All Time High, National Average Passes $5/gallon

Michigan Sen. Stabenow Brags About Her Expensive Electric Car

Career Coach Says College Degrees Are Becoming Irrelevant

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