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Debt Is the Problem

It’s not the kind created by government spending on social programs, however, economist Michael Hudson says.

Posted on Mar 15, 2013 READ MORE

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If you’re tuned into your social surroundings, you’re likely to hear people arguing over whether raising taxes on the rich would be a good thing or a bad thing for Americans. With election season on its way, the noise and volume are bound to rise. (more)