Monthly Archives: January 2014

Concentration of Wealth in a Few: is this the End-game of Capitalism?

Posted on January 28, 2014 by paulokum

On January, 20, 2014, The Oxford Committee for Famine Relief or Oxfam for short, released a report from the British Humanitarian Group International titled “Working for the Few.” This report stated that the 85 richest individuals on Earth now have … Continue reading →

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America’s Infrastructure: Decaying and a National Disgrace

Posted on January 16, 2014 by paulokum

America’s infrastructure: Decaying and a National Disgrace The American Society of Civil Engineers issued a 2013 report on the status of our nation’s roads, bridges, levees, dams, ports, and airports. This report gave each of these pieces of infrastructure a … Continue reading →

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Recent Budget Compromise Hurts a Large Number of Military Retirees

Posted on January 3, 2014 by paulokum

This is a good news and bad news situation. We should all be pleased that finally Congressional leaders were able to actually sit down together and reach a compromise regarding the budget which avoids another crises and potential government shutdown. … Continue reading →

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