Novel Ideas

Here's a bit of progressive thinking about our jobs troubles. And by "progressive" I mean forward-thinking, not liberal. There are a couple of good suggestions in the comments, too.

5 Million New Jobs Instantly

Dean Baker explains how to put 5 million people into jobs right away, in Quick, What's Wrong With a Tax Cut that Shortens Work Hours? "For example, if employers of 50 million workers cut hours by 10 [...]

Unemployment, Tax Cuts, Jobs

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Another State In Trouble

California was first. Kansas now joins the list.

Kan. suspends income tax refunds, may miss payroll

Kansas has suspended income tax refunds and may not be able to pay employees on time, the state's budget director said Monday. The state doesn't have enough money in its main bank account to pay its bills, prompting [...]