Train wreck averted for one more year. I’m assuming he didn’t delay all of the taxes though?
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I would like to be charitable and say that this is a well considered action, but I think two things may be driving it. One, it is purely political, postponing it until after the 2014 election, thus removing some of the onus from the law. And, two, they may not have had time to thoroughly…
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Thank you North Carolina for your wisdom in cutting the long term unemployment. It is difficult for people who are out of a job but providing what seems like an endless handout does not create incentive for workers to look for another job. The longer one goes without a job it becomes even more difficult…
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Good for them. Unemployment benefits, as well welfare is to be a help up not permanent.
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Kudos to NC re: long term unemployment benefits - typically the governmental/regional/local unemployment offices have immediate short term job training & job open contacts - three returns w/i a short timing re: non-employment document follow thru is policed - this is an ideal approach to expedite & facilitate for a number of immediate $ employment contracts to cover $ living costs…
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Being from Maryland, I had not heard much at all about Moral Mondays. I applaud the Governor and legislators who are making the brave decision to reduce their state debt and spur on private sector growth policies. They risk the wrath of affected voters, but simply put, they realize they cannot afford the endless spending…
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I think what North Carolina is doing is a move in the right direction. Is such a move always pleasant? No, but neither is weaning a baby off a bottle.
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The justices are to interpret the law not make law; that should be the people's job.
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As long as we except the fact that the unemployment benefits will continue to flow, the focus of building jobs for Americans will continue to stay in the shadows. It is time to step up to the plate, analyze the situation, and take the action necessary to correct the financial…
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Good for them! We all need to get our fiscal houses in order before they collapse.
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