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Millionaires Day: How the Wealthy Shortchange Social Security
It’s only early March, but millionaires are already done with their contribution to Social Security for the year.
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February 2025 Jobs Preview: What to Expect in the Jobs Report
The upcoming report will likely not include the fallout from the DOGE firing sprees, but we could still see a major shift in the labor market.
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What Does a Budget from Congress Mean When Elon Decides What Gets Spent?
Uncover insights into the national budget and what it means that Elon Musk has a say in shaping economic policies and priorities.
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Elon Musk and the DOGE Boys Clown Show
Perhaps it’s time to rename Elon Musk’s DOGE to DOGI (Department of Government Incompetence).
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Social Security Zombies: Another Big Lie for the MAGA Collection
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are spreading ridiculous lies about Social Security. What is their real goal?
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Medicaid By the Numbers: Cuts Would Hurt Millions
Explore how Medicaid cuts would hurt millions of Americans relying on this vital health insurance program for their care.
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Vietnam is Ripping Us Off. But if They Give Elon’s Company a Big Contract, All Is Good
Donald Trump constantly complains that we are being ‘ripped off’ by other countries that are running a trade surplus with the US. No, it doesn’t make any sense.
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Are the DOGE Gang Really BOZOs?
Uncover the truth behind the DOGE: are they promoting efficiency or merely contributing to chaos and corruption?
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The Federal Government is Too Small
Contrary to conservative political rhetoric, the federal government workforce has shrunk dramatically — and this impacts the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States.
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Failed Elites, Elon Musk, and Lies the Media Tell You
Actually, it was not at all surprising that Elon Musk used X/Twitter to further a political agenda.
