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Read the original: Treasury Secretary Pleads for Higher Taxes, More Government Spending, Big Farm Bill, No Cuts in Food Stamps
Tweet “What gets measured gets managed†is a common phrase that we’ve all probably seen before. In ecology, that proposition is a double-edged sword
May 30, 2013 ( RT – Eric Draitser ) – The worldwide March Against Monsanto this past Saturday was no mere political demonstration. Rather, it was a worldwide mobilization against corporate greed, the assault on our health and environment, and the oppression of small farmers. As the diverse crowd gathered in New York City’s Union Square on an unseasonably cold and rainy Memorial Day weekend – just as they did in hundreds of cities around the world – it was clear that Monsanto and the issue of health and food sovereignty transcends political ideology.
The Wall Street Journal reports Amid Falling Profit, McDonald’s to Revisit ‘Dollar Menu’ McDonald’s Corp. reported a 3.5% decline in third-quarter earnings as sales slowed more dramatically than expected because of a sluggish economy and a disappointing marketing campaign. "We face softening demand, heightened competition and rising costs in many of our markets," Chief Financial Officer Pete Bensen said.