ECONOMY
Update: Education debate about more spending, better economy
By Don Davis A debate about education funding goes beyond helping individual students: There is widespread agreement that a better education system would help the economy. However, there is less agree...
Posted on 4/23/13 at 9:48 PM
Give and Take
In this season of giving, here are two counter-intuitive truths about how Internet music piracy and product knock-offs benefit the original creators. #1: In November, TechNewsDaily published a story ...
Posted on 12/27/12 at 10:48 AM
We have our man for the job! Now let's get to work! Thoughts on the US Elections
What does it take to become the President of the United States? And what does it take to ensure that the man you voted for is elected to office? These are the questions I've been asking myself ever...
Posted on 11/7/12 at 5:40 AM
Ambridge-Woodlawn Bridge to be rehabbed. A step in the right direction for preserving Pennsylvania's (remaining) historic bridges?
There is an old saying that was mentioned many years ago by British author Kazuo Ishiguro which stated that in order to be successful, one has to work within his own boundaries and with the resources ...
Posted on 3/16/12 at 7:31 PM
Dipping My Toes
They say the four stages of living abroad are as follows: Honeymoonits aaaall good! Hostilitythis place stinks with all its corruption and pollution and no English TV! Humorsettling in allows you to l...
Posted on 2/25/12 at 9:19 AM
Column: No more taxpayer-funded bailouts for Wall Street
By Tim Walz, U.S. Rep. , July 21, 2010
As others see it: Recovery act gives a boost
A report released Wednesday by the Council of Economic Advisers to the president should dispel any criticism that the $862 billion federal economic stimulus package — the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act — isn’t doing any good.By Bemidji Pioneer , July 19, 2010
Editorial: Take new deficit news seriously
There has been a fair share of disappointing news on the economics front over the past couple of days.By Daily Globe , July 13, 2010
As others see it: House votes for needed Wall Street makeover
The U.S. House took important steps Tuesday night by passing legislation to reform Wall Street so as to prevent the same circumstances that set up the Great Recession of the past few years.By Bemidji Pioneer , July 06, 2010
Minnesota sees 5,600 jobs added in May
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota saw job gains for the second straight month, adding 5,600 jobs in May, while the unemployment rate dropped to a seasonally adjusted 7 percent, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.By Amy Forliti, Associated Press , June 17, 2010
Column: Growing broadband to grow Greater Minnesota
EDEN PRAIRIE — Broadband Internet expansion is often rightfully regarded as the modern equivalent of rural electrification efforts of the 1940s: infrastructure improvements that will expand economic, health and educational opportunities for communities beyond anything imaginable today.By Rick King, Minnesota Ultra High-Speed Broadband Task Force , May 19, 2010
Job seekers turn to cosmetic procedures to stay competitive
FARGO, N.D. - Some people are turning to cosmetic procedures such as face-lifts, Botox or teeth whitening to stay competitive in the job market.By Tracy Frank, INFORUM , May 18, 2010
Letter: Immigration enforcement would help ease unemployment
President Obama keeps saying that he wants to do something for the 15 million Americans who are out of work. But two obvious solutions he totally ignores are enforcing our immigration laws and cutting immigrationBy Paul Westrum, Albert Lea , March 16, 2010
As others see it: Stimulus hypocrisy
Americans tend to forgive politicians for most transgressions, but hypocrisy is a deal-breakerBy The Forum , March 03, 2010
Unemployed pipefitters: It’s not easy being green
DULUTH - Plumber and pipefitter Brian O’Leary says he’s lucky if he gets a few days of work each fortnight.By Andy Greder, Duluth News Tribune , March 01, 2010
City staff report concludes that Worthington is a growing community
WORTHINGTON — The existence of local housing, commercial and industrial projects are closely related to population increases in the area, according to a report released earlier this month by Worthington city staff.January 21, 2010
As others see it: Legacy funding raises questions
Minnesotans haven’t had much experience with voter-approved sales taxes, and the recent awards on the “Legacy” funding sales tax allocations may leave taxpayers a little more wary of approving these kinds of taxes in the future.By The Free Press of Mankato , December 18, 2009
Weak economy caps inflation as housing starts rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy is weak enough to keep inflation in check but strong enough to increase the pace of home construction and raise hopes for a sustained recovery.By JEANNINE AVERSA,Associated Press , December 16, 2009
Column: Cost of business key to all ‘colors’ of jobs
MINNEAPOLIS — Ask a politician about economic recovery, and “green jobs” are likely to surface. After all, who doesn’t advocate jobs that promote environmental sustainability?By Ginny Morris, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce , December 09, 2009
Letter: Gold mining could stimulate struggling economy
Perhaps it is time to use some of the stimulus money to promote the mining of gold.By John F. Elskamp, Fulda , November 18, 2009
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