Monthly Archives: June 2015

Trade Adjustment Assistance Program – A Prelude to Disaster

The TAAP has seen little media coverage; surprised? As if no greater indicator of the devastating effects expected with the passage of the Trans Pacific Partnership (and giving the President Fast Track Authority) were required, concerned Americans should (still) consider this: The TAAP is a Bill that would provide aid to people/workers displaced by trade deals.

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The Betrayal of Economic Policy

The link (below) is to an article appearing in The Seattle Times, “Low wages, trade deals luring…” and though from April 2015 the article remains an important read; it is well written and sourced. For those who are interested in building a better economic understanding it is a piece of solid perspective and as the Trade Deal (a.k.a., Trans Pacific Partnership/TPP) vote nears it is important for the public to have a solid foundation on a subject that has been completely surrendered to the appeal of donor-laced political favoritism. As you read the article you will want to keep the following few points in mind:

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ON AIR with Host Mike Miller of WIMA

The Foundations Weekly On-Point Series continues with Host Mike Miller of 1150 WIMA in Lima, Ohio and Policy Analyst, Curtis Greco. This week features “Five Trends Working Against the U.S. Economy.” This vignette appears throughout the week during Michael’s 6-9 a.m. (ET) Show. Ohio’s In-Tune & In-Touch Host, catch him Live in-market or online at www.1150wima.com.

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ON AIR with Host Joe Galuski of WYSR 106.9

Joe Galuski of 106.9WYSR, Syracuse, NY anchors a top morning show and we’re always delighted to share-the-air with him. Curtis Greco will go On Point with Joe this morning at 8:30 AM (EST) covering a few of the Day’s HOT TOPICS so be sure and Tune-In! Catch the show in-market or streaming “Live” online at www.wysr.com.

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Trans Pacific Partnership – You’ll Need to Pass it to Learn What’s In It!

Seems as if the errors of the past have become the standard to keep in DC as we discover the growing numbers of Congressmen (not unlike their brethren in the Senate) who are preparing for a pro-TPP vote without having bothered to read the agreement (those who’ve openly confessed: Rep  M. Walters (R-Ca), Rep P. Sessions (R-Tx), Rep S. Scalise (R-La). And quite possibly Rep K McCarthy (R-Ca) a Rep J. Boehner (R-Oh) both of whom who’ve refused to answer the did-you-read-the-proposed legislation question).

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