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Anti-EU, Anti-Brussels Sentiment Rises in Netherlands; Don’t Expect Much From a "Merkollande" Summit
August 28, 2012 0

Anti-EU, Anti-Brussels Sentiment Rises in Netherlands; Don’t Expect Much From a "Merkollande" Summit

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In a case of Dutch Discontent, Socialists Ride Wave of Anti-EU Sentiment The economy is in trouble and unemployment is rising — in the Netherlands as in much of the rest of Europe. Ahead of upcoming elections, the Socialists are riding a wave of euro-skepticism and may emerge as the strongest political force in the country. According to the polls, [Emile Roeme] the former elementary school teacher could become the next prime minister of the Netherlands

Food Stamp Usage up 64% in Last Four Years, Cost up 114% in Same Period; SNAP Charts, Facts and Figures
August 27, 2012 0

Food Stamp Usage up 64% in Last Four Years, Cost up 114% in Same Period; SNAP Charts, Facts and Figures

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Food Stamp Usage up 64% in Last Four Years, Cost up 114% in Same Period; SNAP Charts, Facts and Figures Posted by Michael Shedlock at 12:32 PM Disclaimer: The content on this site is provided as general information only and should not be taken as investment advice. All site content, including advertisements, shall not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument, or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy

BOMBSHELL: US Neo-Cons, State Department Behind Terror Wave in Russia
August 22, 2012 0

BOMBSHELL: US Neo-Cons, State Department Behind Terror Wave in Russia

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View Larger Map Map : The Caucasus Mountains in southern Russia – bordering Georgia and Azerbaijan – close to Turkey, and flanked by the Black and Caspian Seas on either side. The region has seen fierce fighting as Al Qaeda affiliated militants have attempted to carve from Russia an "Emirate." Research has revealed that the US has played a pivotal role, as it has in Syria , in fomenting the violence

CBO Expects 2013 "Fiscal Cliff" Recession Because of Automatic Spending Cuts and Tax Hikes
August 22, 2012 0

CBO Expects 2013 "Fiscal Cliff" Recession Because of Automatic Spending Cuts and Tax Hikes

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CBO Expects 2013 "Fiscal Cliff" Recession Because of Automatic Spending Cuts and Tax Hikes Automatic tax hikes and spending cuts will go into effect in 2013 causing a "fiscal cliff" recession according to the CBO. Massive spending cuts and tax hikes due next year will cause even worse economic damage than previously thought if Washington fails to come up with a solution, Congress’ budget referee said on Wednesday. The Congressional Budget Office said failure to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff" of expiring tax cuts and automatic spending reductions would cause U.S