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The election of Obama would, at a stroke, refresh our countrys spirit
The election of Obama would, at a stroke, refresh our countrys spirit
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DEEP CUTS PROPOSED TO PAY OF POLITICAL LEADERS
DEEP CUTS PROPOSED TO PAY OF POLITICAL LEADERS
Such a benchmark is in fact inferior to the existing benchmark as it focuses only on one alternative profession of the political appointment holders." Under the proposed pay structure, the Prime Minister's pay will be pegged to twice the MR4 salary. ...
Analysis: Jordan talks may help Palestinian leader
Analysis: Jordan talks may help Palestinian leader
"The Palestinian leadership is in a difficult position," he said. "The continuation of settlement construction obstructs the possibility of having a Palestinian state, and the Palestinians can't boycott the political efforts. ...
We're fed up with economic politics
We're fed up with economic politics
And there are deep structural changes occurring in the world economy that are having a significant impact on our economy's ability to grow today and in the future. But given these seemingly big changes, the payroll tax cut can't be the best idea ...
Missouri Legislature opens session
Missouri Legislature opens session
Even if the state meets its projections for a 3.9 percent growth in revenue during the budget year that begins July 1, legislators still must make deep cuts to stay out of the red. "I just think it's cut, cut, cut," said veteran lobbyist Samuel Lee, ...
Pentagon to unveil plan guiding big spending cuts
Pentagon to unveil plan guiding big spending cuts
The process of taking over security from over 130000-strong NATO-led ISAF forces by Afghan troops would be completed by the end of 2014 when Afghanistan will take over the full leadership of its own security duties from US and NATO forces. ...
Morning letters: Brown's state budget threats don't play well
Morning letters: Brown's state budget threats don't play well
-NEWPORT BEACH, Jeff Morgan: Gov. Jerry Brown is using political extortion in an attempt for voters to approve his proposed tax increase [“State's automatic cut kicks in,” Jan. 2]. He hits home with the threat of deep cuts to schools for K-12. ...
Medicaid shortfall grows with no fix in sight
Medicaid shortfall grows with no fix in sight
Cansler says the budget offers him only one option to accomplish the required savings: deep cuts to optional services and to the reimbursement rates the state pays Medicaid providers. The federal government has approved fewer than half of the 54 rate ...
Wonkbook: Dated Bachmann, Perry, Cain, Gingrich, Paul and Santorum; settled ...
Wonkbook: Dated Bachmann, Perry, Cain, Gingrich, Paul and Santorum; settled ...
On Friday, the right-leaning government proposed about €8.9 billion in spending cuts for 2012 that ranged from trimming public-sector employment to curbing subsidies for political parties. It also said it would raise some €6 billion by raising taxes. ...
The Meaning of Mitt
The Meaning of Mitt
It depends entirely on where they live. In another departure from many other faiths, Mormons do not have paid full-time clergy. Members in good standing take turns serving in leadership roles. They are expected to perform their ecclesiastical duties on ...
New Mexico celebrates Centennial
New Mexico celebrates Centennial
New Mexico's political leaders were divided: One camp supported (and profited by) the presence of the military, while the other pushed for statehood. California knew what it wanted and became a state. New Mexicans agreed to be a territory. ...
A momentous year in state politics
A momentous year in state politics
Brown's initial budget plan proposed deep cuts with extensions of currently existing taxes. But he said Republicans refused to allow the tax measures to come to a vote unless he agreed "to an ever-changing list of collateral demands. ...
Greek Tragedy: Political Effects of a Deep Global Depression
Greek Tragedy: Political Effects of a Deep Global Depression
Greece's shrinking economy has, logically, led to defense budget cuts. The Greek Navy's squadron of German Type 219 submarines is, if not sunk, beached in payment disputes. According to StrategyPage.com, the army may eliminate several brigades. ...
Life in Ruins
Life in Ruins
The debt crisis has forced the ouster of political leaders. It has caused protestors to take to the streets. Workers have held general strikes. Leaders are being forced to make deep cuts in the country's spending. What is surprising is how daily life ...
NJSpotlight Reviews the Year in Politics
NJSpotlight Reviews the Year in Politics
As we were absorbing the news of the cuts, Christie left on a two-week Western swing that took him to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, among other places. It was part vacation, part political trip. The Sunday after he left, the Star-Ledger ran the infamous ...
How she sees it: A conversation with local activist Jamala Rogers
How she sees it: A conversation with local activist Jamala Rogers
Following the incident in the Loop, you called on city and county political leadership to start a dialogue on youth. What message did you hope to bring to that dialogue. Rogers: We know what the answers are, but we just don't have the political will. ...
State revenue rises, but not enough to offset cuts
State revenue rises, but not enough to offset cuts
John Hickenlooper has proposed deep cuts to K-12 funding and higher education, largely because of a spike in Medicaid enrollment. "This doesn't make us happy," said Hickenlooper, a Democrat. "I don't see a way to get around it." In this Oct. 20, 2011, ...
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Debt Commission Crazy Cuts - MSNBC w/ Cenk
Debt Commission Crazy Cuts - MSNBC w/ Cenk
Cenk Uygur (host of The Young Turks) hosting MSNBC Live speaks with Adam Green of the PCCC about the Deficit Commission's first proposal. Rated: 4.9014778 Duration: 344 seconds Video type: YouTube Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:06:00 PST
Alex Himelfarb on the consequences of tax cuts
Alex Himelfarb on the consequences of tax cuts
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Spains new leader vows 16.5-billion-euro cuts
Spains new leader vows 16.5-billion-euro cuts
Spain's incoming prime minister Mariano Rajoy vowed on Monday to slash the public deficit by 16.5 billion euros to calm financial markets with ... Rated: 2.3333333 Duration: 46 seconds Video type: YouTube Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:55:57 PST
UK leaders clash in final TV debate
UK leaders clash in final TV debate
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Anjali Appadurai Mic-Check @ UN Summit: "GET IT DONE" [DemocracyNow!]
Anjali Appadurai Mic-Check @ UN Summit: "GET IT DONE" [DemocracyNow!]
Conference in Durban to protest the failure of world leaders to agree to immediately agree to a deal of binding emissions cuts. Anjali Appadurai ... Rated: 4.9 Duration: 313 seconds Video type: YouTube Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:31:22 PST
"Get It Done": Urging Climate Justice, Youth Delegate Anjali Appadurai Mic-Checks UN Summit
"Get It Done": Urging Climate Justice, Youth Delegate Anjali Appadurai Mic-Checks UN Summit
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Will Debt Debate Split GOP?
Will Debt Debate Split GOP?
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Rajoy sets out Spains new economic targets
Rajoy sets out Spains new economic targets
Mariano Rajoy has set out a programme of deep cuts to fight the financial crisis. In his first speech as leader to the country's new ... Rated: -1 Duration: 64 seconds Video type: YouTube Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:02:05 PST
Etrade Baby
Etrade Baby
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Vitali Klitschko Tribute
Vitali Klitschko Tribute
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Vitali "Dr. Ironfist" Klitschko Greatest Hits
Vitali "Dr. Ironfist" Klitschko Greatest Hits
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Adam Hasner speaking about moral clarity and the threats posed by radical Islam and Sharia law
Adam Hasner speaking about moral clarity and the threats posed by radical Islam and Sharia law
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Obama urges compromise to avoid deep economic crisis
Obama urges compromise to avoid deep economic crisis
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Obama urges climate action, offers no new proposals
Obama urges climate action, offers no new proposals
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SNP Party Election Broadcast - Thursday April 15, 2010
SNP Party Election Broadcast - Thursday April 15, 2010
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Socialism 2010: Joe Higgins (1)
Socialism 2010: Joe Higgins (1)
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President Obama Talks About Payroll Tax Cut - 2011-12-05
President Obama Talks About Payroll Tax Cut - 2011-12-05
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LIBYA Senator On Doctor Paid To Lie, Real Reason Over BP & Libyan $20b Plus Oil Deals
LIBYA Senator On Doctor Paid To Lie, Real Reason Over BP & Libyan $20b Plus Oil Deals
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Another Shutdown Looms Over Disaster Relief Funding
Another Shutdown Looms Over Disaster Relief Funding
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Socialism 2010: Joe Higgins (2)
Socialism 2010: Joe Higgins (2)
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Arizona Immigration: SB1070? Recall Russell Pearce & Jan Brewer!
Arizona Immigration: SB1070? Recall Russell Pearce & Jan Brewer!
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Next into debt pit? Italy ducks as crisis hits
Next into debt pit? Italy ducks as crisis hits
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Global central bank action puts heat on EU Summit to deliver
Global central bank action puts heat on EU Summit to deliver
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North Korea Cuts Ties with South
North Korea Cuts Ties with South
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GOP Balks at Taxes to Finance Jobs Plan - WSJ.com
Republicans in Congress, who had been striking a more conciliatory tone about backing at least parts of the proposal the president unveiled last Thursday ...
For Congress it was the year of gridlock
Lawmakers also were unwilling to make deep budget cuts ... leaders for a "do-nothing" Congress, while 23 percent blame Democrats. "Its more likely that Republicans will be hit harder than Democrats," said David Rohde, a political scientist ...
THE LONG RUN; Seeking Taxes, Romney Went After Business
BOSTON -- Much of the business community in Massachusetts was puzzled. Mitt Romney, a Republican with high-caliber corporate credentials, had run for governor pledging to sweep aside barriers to business and act as the states top salesman. But just a few months after Mr. Romney took office in 2003, what he delivered seemed anything but - By MICHAEL BARBARO
A very busy Lansing - State politics saw year of change, controversy
Despite the deep cuts ... and school leaders said they didnt believe an emergency manger would be needed to help balance their checkbooks. However, several county townships said they might have to tap cash reserves to pay off water-and-sewer ...
City Manager Gets Pension-Reform Religion | CalWatchDog
Jerry Brown's pension reform plan “reminds me of a pastor of an old church I attended who upon retirement into his church-paid pension, joined another church about a mile away.” ... A question remains, however: “Are the proposed reforms adequate enough to fix the problem?” ... Ironically, the same politicians that embraced “give away” politics in the past are the same we now have to depend on to prevent municipal budget insolvency or deep cuts to public services. ...
The Top 5 Political Stories of 2011: No. 3 The Fight Over Education Funding.
The proposed cuts were met with ... U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armeys FreedomWorks, were heavily involved. The teachers unions boasted equally deep pockets and the debate quickly took on the tone of a political campaign.
House GOP Caves on Tax-Cut Extension
Boehner and House Majority Leader ... how to pay for it, he teamed up with Reid to craft a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut, added benefits for those about to exhaust their unemployment insurance, and a measure to prevent a deep ...
Tax cuts linked to fate of pipeline
WASHINGTON — The White House backed away from a critical veto threat Friday as top Republicans in Congress served notice they will extend expiring Social Security payroll tax cuts only if President Barack Obama swiftly decides the fate of a proposed oil ...
In TV Address, Mayor Urges Detroit to Accept Drastic Action to Fix Dire Finances
DETROIT -- In an address broadcast live on television stations across this city, Mayor Dave Bing told Detroit on Wednesday evening that its finances were in dismal shape and that without major concessions from unions, the privatizing of some city services and layoffs, Detroit would run out of money by early next year. Simply put, our city is in a - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing warns in television address that without major concessions from unions, the privatizing of some city services and layoffs, the city would run out of money by early 2012. Photo (M)1 - By MONICA DAVEY
McConnell Says Obama Should Be Allowed to Raise Debt Limit ...
Jul 12, 2011 ... Debt Talk Mired, Leader for G.O.P. Proposes Option ... A one-stop destination for the latest political news — from The Times and other top sources. ... Democrats in Congress saw it as a way to avoid the sort of deep cuts in Medicare, ... he said he “cannot guarantee” that the government can pay benefits next ...
Moderate Lawmakers Lead Insurrection, Urge Super Committee To Defy ...
House of Representatives - POLITICS Moderate Lawmakers Lead Insurrection, Urge Super Committee to Defy Leadership and Go Big. Published November 06, 2011
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I.H.T. SPECIAL REPORT: ENERGY; Pitfalls on the Road to Tapping New Energy
OTTAWA -- The United States as one of the largest producers of natural gas in the world. A golden age for natural gas with dramatic increases in both demand and supply. Oil and gas reserves that surpass all the fuel consumed in human history. These exuberant declarations, oft-repeated by oil and gas experts these days, may reflect the optimism of - By IAN AUSTEN
Obama and Boehner Close In on Deal to Cut Debt Nearly $3 Trillion ...
WASHINGTON — President Obama and the Republican House speaker, John A. Boehner, once again struggled against resistance from their respective parties on ...
Obama Budget Proposal: Cuts To Target Working Poor, Middle Class ...
WASHINGTON -- Less than two months after signing tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans into law, President Barack Obama proposed a spending plan to ...
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Leaders Agree on Framework of Deal to End Debt Crisis - NYTimes.com
With the health of the fragile economy hanging in the balance and financial markets watching closely, the leaders said they would present the compromise to ...
Deep cuts in family services proposed for 2012-13
... a state budget-cutting proposal, according to Health and Human Services Executive ... And, Crimmins said, reducing the amount the department pays foster care ... she was involved in Lubbock Youth Leadership Academy , which provided ...
Analysis: Recent California newspaper editorials
In those June observations, we made the point that it remained to be seen how taxpayers would react to deep spending cuts ... and recently proposed reforms that would overhaul the tax system in ways that would stimulate the economy and pay down the ...
Singapore Kopi Tok: Symbolism in Slashing Salaries and ...
According to The Guardian, despite the populist pay cut, PM Lee's pay is still three times that of Hong Kong chief executive, Donald Tsang, the world's next highest paid political leader in the world. With the review, entry-level MR4 ministers, would get a 37% pay cut to about $935000 to ... The symbolism of a deep cut of a about more than a third of the salary is a powerful one. A 30% cut is a potent attempt at reinventing quick legitimacy and to any rational observer it is ...
Singapore PM world's best paid leader after cut - Singapore News ...
Despite the pay cut, Lee's salary will still be three times that of Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang, the world's next highest-paid political leader who takes home about $550000 a year. Full story. Related: ... It will be a 36% pay cut for PM, and a 37% cut for entry-level ministers proposed. The President. .... Diving into the Deep - Exploring waters unknown is a thrill to Joel Simon, a part-time scuba diving aficianado, and full-time adventure seeker. By Foo Min ...
A momentous year in state politics
But it also saw substantial change in the form of redistricting of political lines and the passage of the Dream Act. Gov. Jerry Brown, who last held the role of state leader in 1983 ... initial budget plan proposed deep cuts with extensions ...
Pelosi criticizes proposed deep cuts to port funds | Brent Begin ...
Dec 25, 2011 ... Pelosi criticizes proposed deep cuts to port funds ... No port in this storm: From left, Supervisor Malia Cohen, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Mayor Ed Lee, Port Executive Director Monique Moyer ... Ed Lee's political connections in spotlight due to campaign attorney ... Paid Advertisement Earth 2050 ...
The Year Ahead (We Expect)
THE only safe thing to say about the future is that, borrowing from Mort Sahl, it lies ahead. After that, we are all on our own. The year just past provided ample evidence of the unpredictable nature of that elusive quantity known as news. Who, on Jan. 1, 2011, could have foreseen the Dominique Strauss-Kahn sexual assault case, or Tropical Storm - By CLYDE HABERMAN
msnbc.com politics - Dems make secret offer to cut deficit by $2 ...
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OPINION; What Happened To Obama?
Drew Westen is a professor of psychology at Emory University and the author of The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation. Atlanta IT was a blustery day in Washington on Jan. 20, 2009, as it often seems to be on the day of a presidential inauguration. As I stood with my 8-year-old daughter, watching the - By DREW WESTEN
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Wonkbook: Dated Bachmann, Perry, Cain, Gingrich, Paul and Santorum; settled for Romney
badly trailed the leaders. Romney advisers ... On Friday, the right-leaning government proposed about €8.9 billion in spending cuts for 2012 that ranged from trimming public-sector employment to curbing subsidies for political parties.
Top national news stories of 2011
Late on the night of July 31, President Obama and Congressional leaders of both parties ... for a "supercommittee" to agree on deep spending cuts by a November deadline. Aug. 5: Citing a "gulf between the political parties," credit rating agency Standard ...
Less care for fewer and fewer | SocialistWorker.org
Nov 29, 2011 ... But if the deal had gone through, the cuts proposed for Medicare would have ... The cuts being sold today as "savings" would force seniors to pay more ... not only for deeper cuts, but to push ahead on privatizing Medicare. Rep. ... of the federal government under the leadership of President Barack Obama. ...
Mixed reactions to salary cuts | publichouse.sg
Among the new measures it suggested: a 57% pay cut for the President; a 36% reduction in pay for the Prime Minister; Ministers' salary to be cut by 37%; Ministers' pay to start at S$935000; a 3% reduction for Members of Parliament ... Committee member, Mr Wong Ngit Liong was reported by the Today newspaper as having said: "All Singaporeans expect the political leadership to be of outstanding calibre, outstanding quality, so definitely we want to have a super A ...
LETTERS; Sunday Dialogue: How to Heal the Economy
A letter on Wednesday called on President Obama to take immediate decisive action. Then readers offered their ideas. The Letter To the Editor: Re Past Time for a New Agenda (editorial, Aug. 9): In the face of Standard & Poors downgrade of Americas credit rating, a volatile stock market and a jittery public, President Obama needs to display
NBC Politics - Panel fails to cut deficit $1.2 trillion
The Associated PressUpdated at 6:45 p.m. ... The bipartisan leadership of a special congressional deficit super committee has officially announced that ...
Rival Plans Put Off Difficult Decisions
WASHINGTON -- The two main deficit-reduction plans in the House and the Senate, which would tie cuts in federal spending to an increase in the debt limit, both defer tough decisions and rely heavily on procedural steps to impose fiscal discipline. These devices include annual spending caps on selected government programs and a new Congressional - By ROBERT PEAR
Uncertain Year Ahead for US Stocks | LoanSafe
There were the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, economic woes in Europe, and, here at home, politically tinged fiscal showdowns in Washington over deep government spending cuts. Still, the stock market entered 2012 in ...
Debt Ceiling Deal That Cuts Trillions, Creates Super Congress ...
WASHINGTON -- Congressional leaders and President Obama on Sunday night announced theyve cut a deal to avert a historic U.S. default, saying they have ...
House GOP Claims Support For Payroll Tax Cut Compromise
The roughly $180 billion bill would also extend unemployment benefits and prevent deep cuts ... Democrats proposed a deeper payroll tax cut for workers next year and sought to trim the payroll levies that employers pay as well.
New political boundaries, expansion of gambling and insurance issues headline upcoming session
he proposed deep cuts as part of his drive to reduce taxes in hopes of jump-starting Floridas economy. Now, Scott wants an additional billion dollars for education in the budget year that begins next July 1. However, Senate Democratic Leader ...
Faculty union leader condemns deeper cut in state funding for the ...
Jun 24, 2011 ... This proposed $412.7 million appropriation represents a $90.6 ... will likely pay higher tuition rates and at the same time, programs will be cut, ...
Singapore committee proposes deep salary cuts for ministers
SINGAPORE, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- A committee has proposed ... the salary of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be cut by 28 percent to about 2.2 million Singapore dollars a year. Lee earned one of the worlds highest salaries for political leaders.
Text: Obamas Speech in Kansas
Following is a text of President Obamas prepared remarks in Osawatomie, Kan., as released by the White House on Tuesday: Good afternoon. I want to start by thanking a few of the folks whove joined us today. Weve got the mayor of Osawatomie, Phil Dudley; your superintendent, Gary French; the principal of Osawatomie High, Doug Chisam. And Ive
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2-year Medicare pay patch passes House but hits roadblock
However, Senate Democratic leaders and the White House rejected ... But although Democrats have said they also support preventing deep physician pay cuts, they object to the way Republicans have proposed to pay for the patches.
Ministerial Salary Review Committee's report is disappointing – NSP ...
In 1994, the Government introduced the proposal to peg Ministerial salaries to top earners in the private sector for two purposes: (i) to attract talent from the private sector (ii) to prevent corruption. ... fairness and solidarity with the people by using median wage as the benchmark, with a multiplier set in comparison with international salary levels for politicians such that our Ministerial salaries are no more than twice the .... Make it a 70% pay cut, this is unacceptable. ...
Obama: Cut spending, raise taxes on wealthy - politics - White ...
Obama: Cut spending, raise taxes on wealthy Presidents speech salted with calls for bipartisanship, but also bristled with GOP attacks
OPINION: Singapore backlash against political pay rates despite cut ...
Critics immediately swamped online forums to slam the new salary scheme, which was recommended by an independent committee whose proposals Lee has agreed to implement. "Ordinary minister's salary still higher ... Analysis on the pay cuts of political appointment holders - Although not mentioned by the Committee for obvious reasons, the primary purpose of the ministerial pay cuts is to win back political capital after many ye... 2 hours ago. Support site for the ...
The Obama Budget - Wsj.com
Obama's $3.73 trillion budget proposal for fiscal-year 2012 marks the start of a long fight ... Local governments across the U.S. are looking to offset deep cuts in the ... and natural-gas companies, and deep cuts to a program that helps cities pay for ... cut jobs and curtail contract bargaining rights as political leaders from both ...
Idaho's Mike Simpson proposes deep cuts to EPA, Forest Service ...
Jul 6, 2011 ... Perhaps he doesn't understand that the money you have paid into Social Security is your right. ... Mike Simpson proposes deep cuts to federal agencies; takes on congressional leadership role. ... Dr. Ralph Maughan is professor emeritus of political science at Idaho State University with specialties in natural ...
Roundup: Singapore committee proposes deep salary cuts for ...
7 hours ago ... Roundup: Singapore committee proposes deep salary cuts for ministers ... Lee earned one of the world's highest salaries for political leaders. ...
State revenue rises, but not enough to offset cuts
"I think 2012 will make even optimists pessimistic," said Thongsavat, who recently graduated with a double major in history and political science. "I think what youre going to see is a lot more unrest unless leaders in Sacramento, our regents ...
OPINION; What Happened To Obama?
Drew Westen is a professor of psychology at Emory University and the author of The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation. Atlanta IT was a blustery day in Washington on Jan. 20, 2009, as it often seems to be on the day of a presidential inauguration. As I stood with my 8-year-old daughter, watching the - By DREW WESTEN
Conservative core belief - Tax cuts creates jobs .....Evidence over the past 30 years has proven that to be monumentally FALSE.....You lose.
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When we launched YouCut over a year ago, we could have never imagined how enthused people were by the effort, how engaged they became, and how successful the program ...
Mixed reaction from Singaporeans to proposed ministerial salary cut
Kirsten Han, former deputy editor of socio-political site The Online Citizen told Yahoo! Singapore that it is too early to make a definite conclusion over the proposed ministerial salary changes, but she still thinks it is a good start. An educator, who declined to be named, thinks that the proposed ministerial pay cuts act as a double-edged sword, bringing about upsides and downsides. ... PA Grassroot leader: More suicides in Bedok Reservoir after Workers' Party win ...
NEWS ANALYSIS; A Victory Considerably Aided by the Other Side
WASHINGTON -- President Obama did not win much substantively with his victory Thursday over House Republicans in their showdown over extending payroll tax cuts and unemployment aid for two months. But he got a lot politically: a big start toward retiring the perception -- fair or not, and even among Democrats -- that in a pinch with the other party - News analysis; President Obamas victory over House Republicans in their showdown over payroll tax cuts and unemployment aid has helped him more politically than substantively; he is no longer viewed as willing to compromise to avoid confrontation, a notion that the White House was eager to dispel after the federal budget impasse. Photo (M) - By JACKIE CALMES
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