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U.S. Trade Deficit Soars as Washington Pols Do Nothing

This latest economic disaster came as the overfed, overpaid Washington ruling class bickered about how to pay for debts they already incurred. Simply put, even a Tea Party Republican can or at least should understand that once again, U.S. exports decreased and imports increased in yet another setback for the economy and the unemployed and underemployed. Continue reading

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General Motors U.S. Sales Increase 16% in October

General Motors Company today posted sales of 226,402 vehicles in the United States during October, up 16% year-over-year, even though the Reptilian, sorry, Republican Tea Party shut down of the Federal Government for the first two weeks of the month severely shook consumer confidence. Continue reading

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September Unemployment National Scandal as Hiring Slows

September unemployment numbers finally released two weeks late show that a mere 148,000 jobs were added in September, keeping the unemployment rate officially above 7%. More than 11 million people who want to work are idled in an ongoing economic and social crisis. Continue reading

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Infiniti Recalls on M35, M45 for Sudden Engine Stalling

More than 98,000 Infiniti models are affected in the U.S. Japanese authorities are also investigating the safety defect. Other Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are not affected because the design of the Aisin-supplied accelerator pedal assembly is unique to these models, according to a required filing with NHTSA that was made publicly available just before Tea Party Republicans pulled the plug on the world’s largest and arguably the most effective safety agency. Further safety recall information from NHTSA will not be available until the Federal Government reopens. Continue reading

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