"Henry Clay’s "American System," devised in the burst of nationalism that followed the war of 1812, remains one of the most historically significant examples of a government-sponsored program to harmonize and balance the nation’s agriculture, commerce, and industry. This "System" consisted of three mutually reinforcing parts: a tariff to protect and promote American industry; a […]
Dangerous Toxins Lurk in Household Items. Can They Be Regulated?
by Haley A. Lovett Chemicals in everyday items, such as flame retardants in furniture, may pose health and environmental risks, but consumer demand and corporate resistance may make state regulation ineffective. Oregon, New York Aim to Ban Household Toxins In Oregon, the Legislature will see a number of bills this session addressing […]
Despite Budget Gloom, Muni Expects to Improve Commuter Service
By Tom Prete, funded by members of the Spot.Us community. State and city budget cuts hit transit agency hard, but changes could still boost popular express buses. For images to accompany this story, see Tom Prete’s Flickr For years, a lack of information left Muni in the dark about what it was doing well, what […]
Obama Stimulus Speech: "Time For Action Is Now; (VIDEO)
President Barack Obama says the time for talk on an economic recovery package is over and "the time for action is now." Speaking at the Energy Department, Obama made a fresh plea for the stimulus plan that the Senate is debating. He cited the latest bad economic news of jobless claims as another reason for […]
Can India Become A Major Manufacturing Hub for Multinationals?
Recent HSBC Asian Economic Insight report states, "Infrastructure, Better tax levels, Cost of capital, SSI reservation policy, Labor productivity have improved in India to increase competency in manufacturing." India is undergoing structural transformation with manufacturing increasing its role in the Indian economy. Manufacturing sector now accounts for about a fifth of India’s GDP, contributes […]
EU Chastises Bulgaria, Romania on Corruption
Posted by Veronica Khokhlova to Global Voices Online Every six months, the European Commission issues reports “on progress with judicial reform, the fight against corruption and, concerning Bulgaria, the fight against organised crime.” According to the latest progress reports, Bulgaria and Romania “have made genuine efforts, particularly in judicial reform, and […] progress has been […]
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