Economics

The Biden/Harris Administration Launches the Talent Pipeline Challenge to Help Create Better High Paying Infrastructure Jobs

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In order to meet the challenges of attracting and training a skilled labor force to work in the advanced technology fields of the Twenty First Century like Broadband, Construction, and “Electrification” (EV Charging Infrastructure and Battery Manufacturing,) the Biden/Harris Administration has launched the Talent Pipeline Challenge.  What is the Talent Pipeline Challenge? According to the … Read more

Arizona’s Republican Congressional Delegation Betrays the People Again

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This should not be a surprise to Arizonans by now. The Republican members of the Arizona Congressional Delegation (Debbie Lesko, Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar, and David Schweikert) have consistently voted against the people’s interests. American Relief Plan: No way. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Who needs safe roads and bridges. Who needs electric school buses or lead … Read more

The Federal Reserve Board’s ‘Easy Money’ Policies And Casino Capitalism Were A Major Factor In The Rate Of Inflation

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The Federal Reserve Board is tasked with two objectives: (1) keep inflation at or below 2% annual growth, and (2) try to achieve full employment. Christopher Leonard, author of “The Lords of Easy Money” and “Kochland” writes, If You Must Point Fingers on Inflation, Here’s Where to Point Them (excerpt): As the midterm elections draw … Read more

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Report: Putin’s War In Ukraine Doubled The World’s Rate Of Inflation

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Last Friday’s Consumer Price Index report showed consumer prices rose 8.6 percent from a year earlier and 1 percent from April — a monthly increase that was more rapid than economists had predicted and about triple the previous pace. Inflation Sped Up Again in May, Dashing Hopes for Relief : Friday’s Consumer Price Index report … Read more