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Instead, and as widely expected, Alexis Tsipras to ‘Step Down and Call Snap Elections’ . The Greek prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, has decided to step down and call snap elections for 20 September, government officials said
Mish with Max Keiser in Chicago, Discussing Chicago Economics and Pizza A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert, downtown Chicago. On the lakefront, in a very informal chat, we discussed the sorry state of affairs regarding Chicago finances and education
View article: "Out of the Blue" Plunge in New York Region Manufacturing; Optimism Persists
Reader Question: Is China a Currency Manipulator? Posted by Michael Shedlock at 5:59 PM Disclaimer: The content on this site is provided as general information only and should not be taken as investment advice
Plagues of Locusts Invade Russia; Putin’s Inane Food Contraband Destruction Policy; Law of Asset Destruction Putin’s Inane Food Contraband Destruction Policy In an action as economically stupid as president Roosevelt destroying US farm produce during the Great Depression, Russia Incinerates Contraband Food . One year into its embargo on western food products, Russia has launched a controversial campaign to destroy all contraband meat, dairy and produce, using on-the-spot incinerators, dump trucks, rollers and meat grinders.
Read the article: Establishment Survey +215K Jobs, Household Employment Survey +101K, Part-Time Employment -760K, Labor Force +69K
Friday’s Job report may skew the odds, but this is how I see things: Fed Yap vs. Futures; Bloomberg vs.
More: Still No Illinois Budget; S&P Downgrades Chicago Convention Center Bonds by 7 Notches; Will Schools Open?
Please consider Fears Grow as Ukraine Rightwing Militia Puts Kiev in its Sights .
Truthout reports Seven Things That Might Surprise You About California’s Drought . 1