Thirteen states taxed working-poor families deeper into poverty last year, according to a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. In some of those states, poor families faced several hundred dollars in state income taxes -- a significant amount for a family struggling to make ends meet, the report said. Moreover, while some states implemented tax reductions |
Is there really a Democratic goverment in the Sudan? A democratic era has been inaugurated in Sudan with the conclusion of the historic elections, marking yet another significant milestone in the implementation of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). The multiparty elections held from April 11th through the 15th, covered all levels of government, including the Executive (presidential, gubernatorial) and legislative (National Parliame |
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today released their Producer Price Index (PPI) report for March 2010 and the latest numbers are shocking. Food prices for the month rose by 2.4%, its sixth consecutive monthly increase and the largest jump in over 26 years. NIA believes that a major breakout in food inflation could be imminent, similar to what is currently being experienced in India. |
Louis Farrakhan recap interview on TV One For those of you that remember the days of the Farrakhan mix tapes in dorm rooms or hand the hand communication in other areas of the world, this interview may not have been anything new. The major factor in this interview is President Barack Obama and other elements in the leadership community of America. Farrakhan pointed out that black leadership should not hold Obama back bec |
People had no idea that the some candidates pay for volunteers to hold their signs and stand in rally groups. This was never more apparent than at pre-debate rally in June 2007 on Howard University’s campus. As individuals stood on Georgia Ave, with more than 200 in attendance, groups of supporters waited for the debate to begin and some wishful thinking that the Democratic nominated 2008 can |
If you have been watching the Presidential Democratic Party race, you have noticed the two major candidates are to close to call at this point. Obama and Clinton are fighting for every party delegate vote that they can get. Although the term Super Delegate has not been used before, it appears on this history making event it is a major factor. Some have raised questions as to the Super Dele |
