Category: Background
Fact Check: Are Numbers of Government Workers Shrinking?
September 10th, 2011
in Background, econ_news
Econintersect: Charts of the Day produced a graphic today showing the shrinking Federal Employment and commenting:Another myth debunked: Contrary to your belief that the Federal government is growing and growing in terms of its role in the governmen… more »
Gaddafi Regime had Close Ties to U.S. and UK
September 6th, 2011
in Background
Econintersect: The U.S. sent prisoners to Tripoli for “rendition” which basically means torture and brutal interrogation. The UK helped draft speeches for Gaddafi to defend it against charges it supported terrorism. The UK reported back to Gaddafi on… more »
Hazare Breaks Fast
August 28th, 2011
in Background
by Sanjeev Kulkarni Econintersect: Anna Harare, the 74-year-old Gandhian finally broke his 288 hours fast that began on August 16. He accepted a glass of coconut water mixed with honey from a Dalit [ backward class] and a Muslim girl. According to the… more »
NY Fed: Finding Reliable Employees Difficult
August 22nd, 2011
in Background, econ_news
by The Political Commentator Econintersect:With the total US unemployment rate around 20%, the release of the Empire Manufacturing Survey revealed some unbelievable statistics about the quality of the people who are actually still looking for work… more »
Top Five GEI News Blog Articles for July
August 21st, 2011
in Background, econ_news
The five most read news briefs on GEI News which were published in July are:Audit of Federal Reserve Shows 16 Trillion of Support to Banks During Economic Meltdown India: Immense Wealth in TempleTaking Energy out of Thin Air Another Economic F… more »
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