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Latest International Trade Report Indicates High Tariffs as Well As High Trade Deficit

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​Is the Ultimate goal of the Republican Party to Bankrupt the United States?

Opinion:  Patricia Johnson President Donald J. Trump increased the National Debt of the United States by $7.8 trillion dollars during his four years in office or a total of $1.95 trillion dollars per year. Donald J. Trump was our 45th … Continue reading

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Understanding 2025 Tax Payments: Individuals vs Corporations

The April 15, 2025 income tax payments have been made, with individuals paying $537 billion and corporations paying $94 billion.  On a comparative basis, individuals paid $185 billion in March 2025, with corporations paying $18 billion.   Our tax system … Continue reading

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Harvard University Report – “The State of the Nation’s Housing 2015”

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Economic Releases – August 11, 2011

Factors Affecting Reserve Balances (H41) Note: Release time is at 4:30 p.m. Mass Layoffs (Monthly)* Mass Layoffs (Quarterly)* Money Stock Measures (H6) Note: Release time is at 4:30 p.m. U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims … Continue reading

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Economic Releases August 4, 2011

Economic releases scheduled for August 4, 2011 Factors Affecting Reserve Balances (H41) Note: Release time is at 4:30 p.m. Money Stock Measures (H6) Note: Release time is at 4:30 p.m. Social Security Bulletin* Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report (Initial Claims) … Continue reading

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You can lead a Horse to Water, but you cannot make it Drink, Write a Letter or Make a Call.

By Patricia L Johnson and Richard E Walrath You voted the Republicans in – now vote them out. We don’t need a National election for you to tell the GOP what you think of their refusal to increase the debt … Continue reading

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Good News for U.S. Economy – Yes/No/Maybe?

Opinion By: Patricia L Johnson There have been two reports come out this week that are true indicators of what is happening in this country with our economy. Corporate profits hit a new record high during the first three months … Continue reading

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Tea Party Candidates have been in Congress Too Long!

Opinion by Patricia L Johnson Representative Hal Rogers (R-KY), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced a revised bill for FY 2011 with additional cuts. Supposedly the additional cuts are due to demands by Tea Party freshman, but really…. what … Continue reading

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