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President Obama’s Signing Statement Ignores IMF and World Bank Abuse

President Obama’s Signing Statement Ignores IMF and World Bank Abuse

President Obama used his sixth signing statement to negate provisions of US legislation that would have compelled the World Bank to strengthen labor and environmental standards.  Obama also refused to require the Treasury department to report to congress on the activities of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).  One section negated would have compelled US World Bank representatives [...]

Wealthy Petition for Tax Increase

Wealthy Petition for Tax Increase

A network of business leaders and high net worth individuals have petitioned for a tax increase and are arguing in favor of Wealth for the Common Good.  The economic policies of the last thirty years have disproportionately benefited top earners and because of the Bush tax cuts, households with incomes over $250,000 save more than $700 billion during a time of war.  Wealth for the [...]

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