Monthly Archives: December 2008

Robert Reich Estimates True Unemployment Rate Is 11%; Urges Passage Of Huge Stimulus Package

Robert Reich in his blog today, “Shall We Call it a Depression Now?”, says, “We are falling off the cliff.” Reich reports that 533,000 jobs were lost in November, 320,000 in October, and 403,000 in September — for a total … Continue reading

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Montgomery County Commissioners Approve $1.25 Million For Ten Economic Development Projects

The Dayton Business Journal reports that yesterday, Montgomery County announced the approval of ten projects costing a total of $1.25 million.  These projects will be funded as part of the fall cycle of the Economic Development Government Equity grants. Money … Continue reading

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UAW Has Already Made Concessions Needed To Make Detroit Competitive

The staggering difference in labor costs between Detroit automakers and Japanese automakers is often given as one big reason Detroit is failing to successfully compete. Just last night, on ABC News With Charlie Gibson, it was told that labor costs … Continue reading

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