Disability Explosion Dragging Down Economic Growth

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The rapid rise in the number of Americans applying for and entering the Social Security Administration disability program has cost an estimated 0.6% of national output since the start of the recession, representing roughly $ 95 billion annually in lost economic growth. Each month, 14 million Americans receive some form of disability check, costing taxpayers an estimated… Read more »

Liberal hate shuts down comments on Thatcher news story

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The news of Margaret Thatcher’s death brought mournful comments from many of her devoted conservative fans… and hate from many of her liberal detractors. The UK Telegraph reports that some senior politicians in the Labour Party have used the sad news to attack Thatcher’s legacy and blame her for problems affecting Britain today. Such comments… Read more »