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The economy, labor market, and labor–management relations have changed dramatically since the 1930s. Federal labor laws have not. The government needs to bring labor policy into the 21st century to address the challenges today’s workers face. American labor law was … Continue reading
In a typical month, millions of Americans switch jobs or find work, and millions quit their jobs or are let go. The net of these millions is the change in total employment, usually a few hundred thousand jobs, while the … Continue reading
Federal spending in fiscal year (FY) 2011 reached $3.6 trillion, an all-time record. When adjusted for inflation, spending is more than three times its peak level in World War II ($1.17 trillion in constant 2011 dollars), and it now consumes … Continue reading
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