Friday, July 13, 2012

Disability Ranks Outpace New Jobs in Obama Recovery

Disability Ranks Outpace New Jobs in Obama Recovery: "More workers joined the federal government's disability program in June than got new jobs, according to two new government reports, a clear indicator as to how bleak the nation's jobs picture is after three full years of economic recovery. Studies have shown that people are more likely to apply for the program when jobs are scarce, and continued escalating enrollment suggests this is still the case, says Investor's Business Daily."

'via Blog this'

Which Is Better for the Environment: Transit or Roads?

Which Is Better for the Environment: Transit or Roads?: "Policymakers have gone to extraordinary efforts to make mass-transit rail a realistic mode of transportation. In addition to enormous subsidies for light rail throughout the country's metro areas, they also encourage rail-conscious city planning and engage in a public relations campaign on its behalf, says Randal O'Toole, a senior fellow with the Cato Institute"

'via Blog this'

House Repeal of Obamacare Is Way More Than Symbolic - David Limbaugh - Page 1

House Repeal of Obamacare Is Way More Than Symbolic - David Limbaugh - Page 1: "So what about the GOP House vote to repeal that legislative monstrosity that masquerades under the misleading title of "Affordable Care Act"? Was the vote more than symbolic?"

'via Blog this'