The cruel cost of cutting food stamps
A political clash over food stamp funding unfolds as House Republicans push a 39 billion dollar ten year cut while job markets strain. Reports of large job fairs and Wal-Mart hiring centers underscore drought of work and the tension between welfare aid and push for employment.
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Editorial: Lehman’s Collapse Still Haunts Real Estate Policy
The piece recalls Lehman Brothers bankruptcy on Sept 15 2008 and its lasting impact on markets and housing. It argues that government guarantees via Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac keep risk alive, calling for reduced government role and market discipline with banks shouldering mortgage credit and losses.
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24 principles of every healthy leader
A reflective piece on leadership values across spheres from the White House to homes and brands. It weighs influence power and examples set by figures from Mandela and Rosa Parks to everyday parents who teach through effort and discipline.
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Leadership’s reach and risks as viewed by Dr. John Maxwell
The piece discusses leadership as a constant driver of empire and culture, noting both its unifying and destructive power. It highlights the link between leader quality and organizational health, praising Gen Colin Powell while stressing flaws in all leaders and the consequences of poor leadership.
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