From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): Economic observers have become increasingly worried about “secular stagnation”—a chronic shortfall of aggregate demand—fearing that this shortfall will constrain American economic growth in the years ahead. In a new paper, EPI Research Director Josh … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): The Trump administration has proposed a rule that would allow restaurant owners to take servers’ tips from them. The rule is being peddled as a “tip sharing” rule, as it would allow employers to … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): Two billion dollars in stolen wages were recovered for workers in 2015 and 2016—and that’s just a drop in the bucket. Wage theft is epidemic, and low-wage workers are more likely than others to … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-12-18/environment/final-tax-bill-called-a-blow-to-environment/a60689-1 December 18, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The final tax bill keeps a provision opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) HARRISBURG, … Continued
From the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (http://www.itep.org/): Like the initial House and Senate tax bills, the final tax legislation reserves the greatest share of the benefit for the wealthy and foreign investors and would hike taxes for average … Continued
This is an op-ed submitted to the Harrisburg Patriot News with request for publication. As people of faith concerned for our vulnerable neighbors, we are saddened and deeply troubled by the passage of tax legislation that benefits highly profitable corporations … Continued
From Americans United for Separation of Church and State (http://www.au.org): Thousands of faith leaders raised their voices, and your actions helped save the Johnson Amendment, the provision of the tax code that protects the integrity of houses of worship by ensuring … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-12-15/consumer-issues/fcc-votes-to-end-net-neutrality/a60671-1 December 15, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Advocates for net neutrality say internet service should be treated and regulated as a utility. (Picography/Pixabay) HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Federal Communications … Continued
From Americans United for Separation of Church and State (http://www.au.org): With the recent disturbing news of the Supreme Court ruling that the Muslim Ban will go into full effect even while it continues to be litigated and challenged by AU, this time is … Continued
From First Focus (https://firstfocus.org/): With funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) expiring on September 30th, almost three months ago, we are working hard to make sure leaders in Congress know that CHIP funding must be passed before they … Continued