Sep 27, 2022

Republicans have an opportunity to force Biden’s hand on border security


Republicans have an opportunity to force Biden’s hand on border security


'The ingenious plan of former Trump adviser Stephen Miller is for Republicans to focus attention on Biden’s border crisis by refusing to pass the bill without an amendment to deal with the invasion at the southern border. They also must ensure the continuing resolution expires by February so an incoming Republican majority will not be handcuffed next year'


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Tags: Republicans have an opportunity to force Biden’s hand on border security

Sep 26, 2022

The Unhappy Forgotten Voters: New Social Security Recipients Will Determine the 2022 and 2024 Elections


What age group votes more?


'...Voter turnout also increased as age, educational attainment and income increased. Voter turnout was highest among those ages 65 to 74 at 76.0%, while the percentage was lowest among those ages 18 to 24 at 51.4%...'


Reference: www.census.gov
Tags: Destruction of Social Security, What age group votes more?, Who Really Determines Election Results, Social Security Recipients are the Largest Voting Block in the U.S.,

Sep 12, 2022

2023 COLA and the Long Expected Federal Retirement Tsunami


2023 COLA and the Long Expected Federal Retirement Tsunami


'With a significant differential between a COLA and pay raise in 2022 and 2023, many federal employees are likely to retire. Here is why. ...this is a good time to retire, there could be a retirement exodus. Most of these 325,000 can retire when they decide to leave. 100% more than when tsunami first predicted. ...Why Projections May Not be Accurate'


Reference: www.fedsmith.com


Sep 6, 2022

Joe Biden’s divide & clunker approach


Joe Biden’s divide & clunker approach


'In tone and substance, the speech was the polar opposite of Biden’s inaugural address just 20 months ago. Then he pledged to bring the country together, using “unity” or similar words 15 times, as in this sequence: “My whole soul is in this: bringing America together, uniting our people, and uniting our nation.” ...'


Reference: nypost.com
Tags: Joe Biden's Best Attempt at a Unifying Speech (FAIL), Ineffective Orator Examples, Biden Legacy,


Sep 2, 2022

US jobs growth slows in August | The world's biggest economy continues to shrink.


US jobs growth slows in August


'...US employers added 315,000 new jobs in August, far fewer than in July, as fears rise that the labour market is heading for a slowdown. The jobless rate rose to 3.7% from 3.5%, according to the figures from the US Labor Department....'


Reference: www.bbc.com
Tags: US jobs growth slows