This comes from the CNN Tea Party debate. When Senator Paul is asked if a 30 year old without health insurance should be left to
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You couldn’t make it up: Cayman proposes a new law saying ‘let’s pretend our companies aren’t here’
The Cayman Islands is proposing a new law called: A LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN TYPES
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The OECD really does need to tell the truth
The OECD has put out a press release this morning saying: Tax: Jurisdictions move towards full tax transparency So I thought “Wow, that’s amazing.” And then I noted it was
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Let’s stop pretending this isn’t about class warfare, because it clearly is
It’s time to stop any pretence that the the Tories aren’t about class warfare and that their economic policies aren’t intended to promote the wealth of a few at cost to
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There is an alternative economic narrative – and it’s coming from the unions
There is talk today of there being no alternative economic narrative. That’s not true. Take this from the Guardian: Britain’s trade unions must build a movement
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The case for bank break up remains intact
The Vickers report is suggesting bank ring-fencing this morning. Vickers has got this wrong. Of course the recommendation made is all about political compromise – and compromise with George
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What happens if things really go wrong with banking next weekend?
This is an interesting question. What should the UK do if we really face economic meltdown? First, what’s economic meltdown? It would be a major
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Jerusalem
And did those feet in ancient time. Walk upon England’s mountains green: And was the holy Lamb of God, On Englands pleasant pastures seen! And
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The Big 5 banks’ private welfare state
Lydia Prieg is a researcher at the new economics foundation (nef). She wrote this on the Left Foot Forward blog yesterday: A new report (pdf)
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