Consumers Tell Real Story of Affordable Care Act
The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce convened in Harrisburg today for a hearing focused on rolling back...
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A ‘Double Irish’ Here, a ‘Dutch Sandwich’ There
St. Patrick’s Day may be behind us, but plenty of U.S. corporations are still helping themselves to a “Double...
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Yes, Years of Budget Cuts Have Taken a Toll on Pennsylvanians
Over the past week, much has been said and written about Governor Corbett’s proposed state budget cuts. Naturally, the...
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What’s the Real Cost of Privatization?
Privatization is a buzz word in Pennsylvania these days, even if no specific plans were put forth in Governor...
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Can Businesses Make More Money by Paying their Workers More?
We spend a lot of time around here worrying about rising profits and stagnant wages, but that doesn’t mean...
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Governor Corbett Unveils 2011-12 Budget Proposal (Updated)
Governor Tom Corbett unveiled a $27.3 billion spending plan for the 2011-12 fiscal year. His proposed budget would reduce...
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What’s Good for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Isn’t So Good For You
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a new report on Wednesday calling for the rollback of a wide range...
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Beware of Misinformation Campaigns
The battle over collective bargaining rights in Wisconsin has included claims that public servants in that state are overpaid. ...
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We Need More Action on Jobs and Wages
The evidence is indisputable: aggressive action by the federal government to create jobs worked. As of December 2010, federal...
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The 2nd Anniversary of the Recovery Act
February 17th is the second anniversary of the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). ...
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Amazon Takes Its Ball and Goes Home Over Sales Tax Bill
According to an article in Monday’s State Tax Notes (subscription required), Amazon has decided to shutter a warehouse facility...
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For the Long-Term Unemployed, the Jobs Just Aren’t There
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released new data on the duration of unemployment by state. In 2010, 26%...
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