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Greece Industrial Production Declines 5th Consecutive Month, Unemployment New High of 27.8%; How Long Can Greek Coalition Last?
January 10, 2014 0

Greece Industrial Production Declines 5th Consecutive Month, Unemployment New High of 27.8%; How Long Can Greek Coalition Last?

By News Desk

Those expecting an uptick in Greek GDP received some sobering news this past week. Macropolis reports Unemployment hit new high of 27.8 pct in October, set to rise further . According to the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT), the seasonally adjusted jobless rate in October stood at 27.8 percent from an upwards revised 27.7 percent in the month of September

Immigration Debate in Perspective; Gumball Math
January 9, 2014 0

Immigration Debate in Perspective; Gumball Math

By News Desk

Link if video does not play: Immigration, World, Poverty, Gumballs I like the " gumball " analogy. However, I have never heard anyone say " US immigration is the key to solving world poverty ". So right off the bat I am wondering if Roy Beck is attacking a straw man that does not exist.

Hollande Wants to "Get Things Done" by Decree, Not by Passing Laws
January 8, 2014 0

Hollande Wants to "Get Things Done" by Decree, Not by Passing Laws

By News Desk

Hollande Wants to "Get Things Done" by Decree, Not by Passing Laws Via translation from Les Echos , inquiring minds may be interested to note Holland wants to "get things done" in 2014 by decree or order, not by passing laws. The first cabinet meeting of the year was held on Friday. François Hollande recalled the objective of reducing public deficits, without new taxes.