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Stimulus Package Soapbox

Stimulus Package Soapbox

While the U.S. Government wrestles with the details of President Obama’s proposed stimulus package, a mystery man is moving quickly to give locals the money they need. Today, from 10am to 4pm at Union Station, Bailout Bill, Founder of BailoutBooth.com, will be giving away $50,000 in cash to anyone and everyone who walks up and explains why they need a bailout. “People need money and we’re here to give it to them,” says Bailout Bill, Founder of BailoutBooth.com. “Times are tough and the government is taking a long time to get their act together, so while they’re letting politics...

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“Just Say No” Failed :: Time to End “War on Drugs”

“Just Say No” Failed :: Time to End “War on Drugs”

New research finds that a national campaignâ’s anti-drug TV ads failed to convince young children and teenagers to stay away from marijuana and actually might have encouraged some to try smoking pot. In their 1999 to 2004 incarnation, the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaignâ’s TV ads â’either had no effects on kids or possibly had a boomerang effect,â’ said Robert Hornik, lead author of a new study and professor of communication at the University of Pennsylvania. The U.S. Congress created the anti-drug campaign in the late 1990s and gave almost $1 billion to it through 2004, according to the...

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$85 Billion Put to Better Use

$85 Billion Put to Better Use

Now that the Bush Administration haned over $85 Billion dollars to AIG, instead of allowing it to bankrupt, which is being paid by our taxes.  What else could the United States spent our taxes . . . Universal Health Care The cost of universal health care would be at least $34-$69 billion, plus whatever costs are associated with covering out-of-pocket expenses and uncompensated care for the non US Citizens. The potential savings on paperwork would be more than $350 billion per year. Free Education The cost of paying for all students in a State Institution would be at around...

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90% American Count on One Thing :: Their Paycheck

90% American Count on One Thing :: Their Paycheck

Even in a down economy, workers say they can still count on one thing — their paycheck. Eighty-eight percent of American employees are confident their paychecks are accurate every payday. You can check their paycheck accuracy with the paycheck calculator at National Payroll Week. “It is a testament to the dedication of America’s payroll professionals that nearly 90% of surveyed workers are certain that their paychecks are correct each payday,” said Sam Kerch, director of tax research for PaycheckCity.com. Increasingly complex tax laws and benefits make paycheck calculation a challenging task. Many companies outsource parts of the payroll function....

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