Wage growth lags in a tight 2019 labor market illustrated
The 2019 job market shows slow wage gains despite a strong labor demand. December earnings rose 0.1 percent from November while the unemployment rate held at 3.5 percent and nonfarm payrolls added 145,000. Year over year wages rose 2.9 percent, outpaced by prices. The piece cites Minneapois–St Paul's rising minimum wage, stock buybacks, and a shift to lower quality jobs, with a Private Sector Job Quality Index showing a tilt toward lower pay.
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Pelosi Impeachment Strategy Frays Democrat Support
Editor Cal Thomas surveys the impeachment clash as Pelosi hints at sending two articles to the Senate. He critiques political motives, calls for questions voters care about, and poses five pointed issues on government size debt policing the world morality and citizenship, urging leaders to address core concerns beyond Washington theater.
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Public views on immigration amid misperceptions and welfare links
Noah Smith analyzes how U S public opinion shows growing favor toward immigration despite concerns. He cites Alesina Miano and Stantcheva finding widespread overestimation of immigrant shares and welfare claims, plus cultural and partisan fears. The piece suggests policy shifts toward skilled immigration and anti racism campaigns to sustain welfare state support.
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