Tag Archives: The Point by Robert Shapiro
A New Jobs Program for America
We have a really, serious problem with job creation. It’s been more than a half-year since the economy began to…Continue reading
Why Progressives Should Work to Control the Rising National Debt
Politicians on the lookout for ways to stir up voters recently have lit upon America’s fast-growing national debt, whether the…Continue reading
Broadband and American Jobs
With the FCC preparing to issue new rules and policies to promote universal broadband access, Washington’s hive of think tanks…Continue reading
The True Costs of “Charging it†in America
American consumers gained a few basic protections this week regarding their credit and debit cards, but they’re only the beginning…Continue reading
The New Dominos as the Economic Crisis Enters its Latest…
The dislocations from the worldwide, economic meltdown aren’t over by a long shot. Nearly two years after Bear Stearns’ collapse,…Continue reading
Cutting Payroll Taxes to Create Jobs
Looking for ways to jumpstart job creation, the White House and Senate heavyweight Chuck Schumer have both come around to…Continue reading
Politicians Who Ignore the Problem with Jobs May End Up…
While public debate about jobs usually focuses on the unemployment rate, what matters more are the changes in the number…Continue reading
Choices in Universal Health Care
Beijing, China — As the health care debate in Washington begins in earnest, a quick trip around the world over…Continue reading