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November 19, 2013 0

Oregon Obamacare Success Rate: 0 for 18,000 Applications; Musical Tribute: Just My Imagination

By News Desk

Portland Local News reports 18,000 applications, 0 enrolled . With all the problems facing the rollout of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, nowhere is the situation worse or more surprising than in Oregon, a progressive state that has enthusiastically embraced the federal law but has so far failed to enroll a single person in coverage through the state’s insurance exchange.

November 18, 2013 0

"Gold is an Asset the Girl Carries"

By News Desk

Please consider Gold-Laden Brides in India Defying Singh as Culture Wins by Bloomberg writer Swansy Afonso. As the sound of traditional drums, trumpets and cymbals ushers Amrita Mannil into the wedding hall, sheâ€™s adorned by four finely crafted necklaces, rings, 16 bangles, a glistening belt, dangling chandelier earrings and a stone-encrusted head piece to match the silk borders of her dress. Sheâ€™s wearing about 800 grams (1.8 pounds) of gold

November 17, 2013 0

France Tax Revenues €5.5 Billion Lower than Expected; Poll Shows 92% Do Not Believe Hollande’s Tax Promises

By News Desk

Unsurprisingly, Brussels does not believe the promises made by Hollande . While Paris was planning to back below 3% in two years (2.9% to be exact), Brussels predicts it ..

November 16, 2013 0

Eight Choices for "Generation Wait"; Percentage of Young Adults Moving Hits 50-Year Low

By News Desk

Continued here: Eight Choices for "Generation Wait"; Percentage of Young Adults Moving Hits 50-Year Low

November 16, 2013 0

Promises, Promises; Public Union Pensions NOT Sacrosanct; Mish Template for Fair Public Union Pension Settlement

By News Desk

In October, the Federal judge overseeing the Detroit bankruptcy came flat out and stated Protecting Detroit pensions may violate bankruptcy code In an exchange with an attorney representing Detroit’s two pension funds, U.S.

November 15, 2013 0

Unwilling and Unable! Washington State Rejects Obama’s Proposal to Extend Canceled Policies

By News Desk

I found out about the above rejection from a Washington State Actuary who writes … Hello Mish My dad introduced me to your blog a few years ago and I enjoy all your posts. In all the crazy nonsense that gets said today, I know I can come to your blog and find some common-sense thinking.

November 14, 2013 0

Obama Changes His Mind (But Only For a Year); You Can Keep Your Plan IF Insurer Reinstates It; Democrats Revolt; Four Questions

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View post: Obama Changes His Mind (But Only For a Year); You Can Keep Your Plan IF Insurer Reinstates It;…

November 14, 2013 0

Desert Hot Springs, CA Mulls Bankruptcy Due to Soaring Wages and Pensions; The "Only" Option; Just Desserts for CalPERS

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Read More: Desert Hot Springs, CA Mulls Bankruptcy Due to Soaring Wages and Pensions; The "Only" Option; Just Desserts for…

November 13, 2013 0

Retirement for Chicago Park District Employees, With Full Benefits: Age 58; Reflections on Chicago’s Second Triple-Notch Bond Downgrade in Six Months

By News Desk

Also consider Chicagoâ€™s triple-notch credit downgrade Pension costs are already unraveling the stateâ€™s finances. Now itâ€™s the city of Chicagoâ€™s turn.

November 12, 2013 0

Moody’s Warns of Scranton Bankruptcy; Fitch Downgrades Chicago Citing Pension Problems; Liberal Fantasyland

By News Desk

Please consider Moodyâ€™s warns of bankruptcy in Scranton as city faces $20 million budget gap . Moodyâ€™s warned investors that Scranton could be facing the threat of default or bankruptcy thanks to a $20 million budget gap for the fiscal year that begins Jan