Because of America's progressive income tax system and many rebates and exemptions, nearly 47% of Americans did not qualify to pay federal income tax in 2009.
This article talks about how income taxes are rising and how this could be a problem for single-parent families. However it is stated that they are still receiving government benefits.
This article talks about how specialized education (in core areas) are mandatory to "cope with future requirements and serve the market trends in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi".
The article is about the demand of the workers for an increase in their wages. They expect an announcement on the Labour Day but the government seems reluctant.
The recent labor protests (and counter-protests) in Wisconsin are part of a long tradition of politicians letting public unions take the heat for government fiscal woes.
The article discusses rallies by labor unions in Hawaii after the government cut some public employee benefits in order to reduce the deficit. The unions are worried that the limitations on their collective bargaining rights that occurred in Wisconsin will spread.
This article talks about how the Jamaican government should be cautious of spending "too much" money on education while not "creating jobs for citizens". It is an interesting topic as education could lead to creating jobs for people but at the same time the less fortunate who cannot afford education will not have jobs.
Education creates skills, places to exercise these skills within the country are also important, otherwise another economy will benefit from the increased spending.
This article discusses potential increases in Japanese government spending on reconstruction and recovery of nuclear plants. This increased spending could help to counter some of the decreases in AD caused by the earthquake.
Paul Ryan's budget dramatically reduces the size of the federal government over the long run, which could be incredibly bullish for economic growth in the United States.