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		<title>By: Candace McFarland</title>
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		<dc:creator>Candace McFarland</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description> There is no answer in the economic circumstance we currently believe in.  It&#039;s like religion.  Before I had the time to do true investigation and research, I tended to believe in an outdated concept.  Start thinking outside the box. The Venus Project and The Zeitgeist Movement are good starts.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> There is no answer in the economic circumstance we currently believe in.  It&#8217;s like religion.  Before I had the time to do true investigation and research, I tended to believe in an outdated concept.  Start thinking outside the box. The Venus Project and The Zeitgeist Movement are good starts.</p>
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		<title>By: US Monetary Policy Week N Review 10/21 &#124; Week N Review</title>
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		<dc:creator>US Monetary Policy Week N Review 10/21 &#124; Week N Review</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:40:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: This Week in Review: Headlines and Thoughts from 10/14-10/21 &#124; Week N Review</title>
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		<dc:creator>This Week in Review: Headlines and Thoughts from 10/14-10/21 &#124; Week N Review</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:16:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: ygfhelpers.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The poor need livable wage jobs and most people understand this fact to be true. I believe the question is who will pay to create livable wage jobs? Most people won’t pay or can’t pay. Ygf page helper com is the real change we need and it will cost us no extra money. We are a real change to help the poor 99% and the wealthy. We are a real change to help the Independents, Republicans and Democrats. We are a real change to help the banks, credit unions, corporations and Wall Street. We are a real change to help all nationalities and religions. America has always been a melting pot of ideas, hopes and dreams. We must stop fighting each other and come to some common ground like our Forefathers and mothers did. America needs a job creation program that helps us all! We must find the middle way without raising taxes on anyone. We must create our new American Dream together and for everyone. Please become part of our job creation solution at Ygf page helper com so everyone can work and earn livable wages.Fred Tappan</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The poor need livable wage jobs and most people understand this fact to be true. I believe the question is who will pay to create livable wage jobs? Most people won’t pay or can’t pay. Ygf page helper com is the real change we need and it will cost us no extra money. We are a real change to help the poor 99% and the wealthy. We are a real change to help the Independents, Republicans and Democrats. We are a real change to help the banks, credit unions, corporations and Wall Street. We are a real change to help all nationalities and religions. America has always been a melting pot of ideas, hopes and dreams. We must stop fighting each other and come to some common ground like our Forefathers and mothers did. America needs a job creation program that helps us all! We must find the middle way without raising taxes on anyone. We must create our new American Dream together and for everyone. Please become part of our job creation solution at Ygf page helper com so everyone can work and earn livable wages.Fred Tappan</p>
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		<title>By: Just another Sunday in Amerika &#171; Zionist Outrage</title>
		<link>http://ampedstatus.org/middle-class-death-watch/comment-page-1/#comment-232458</link>
		<dc:creator>Just another Sunday in Amerika &#171; Zionist Outrage</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: Middle Class Death&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;America : 45016</title>
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		<dc:creator>Middle Class Death&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;America : 45016</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:52:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: Middle-Class Death Watch: As Poverty Spreads, 28 Percent of Americans Fall Out of Middle Class &#171; Women Born Transsexual</title>
		<link>http://ampedstatus.org/middle-class-death-watch/comment-page-1/#comment-232455</link>
		<dc:creator>Middle-Class Death Watch: As Poverty Spreads, 28 Percent of Americans Fall Out of Middle Class &#171; Women Born Transsexual</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: Jen</title>
		<link>http://ampedstatus.org/middle-class-death-watch/comment-page-1/#comment-232452</link>
		<dc:creator>Jen</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Good ideas but they will not work unless the US government and corporations stop exporting jobs to China and other countries that pay lip service to worker rights and offer labour at cheap prices to lure profit-hungry multi-nationals to their shores. You will also need some kind of incentive or reward program to encourage small business formation and growth and entrepreneurial creativity and innovation as these have the potential for future growth and sources of long-term employment. Looking at your plans, Plan B Point 2 looks like a starting point for encouraging agricultural entrepreneurship and should be extended to include retired baby-boomers as well as veterans.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good ideas but they will not work unless the US government and corporations stop exporting jobs to China and other countries that pay lip service to worker rights and offer labour at cheap prices to lure profit-hungry multi-nationals to their shores. You will also need some kind of incentive or reward program to encourage small business formation and growth and entrepreneurial creativity and innovation as these have the potential for future growth and sources of long-term employment. Looking at your plans, Plan B Point 2 looks like a starting point for encouraging agricultural entrepreneurship and should be extended to include retired baby-boomers as well as veterans.</p>
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		<title>By: David</title>
		<link>http://ampedstatus.org/middle-class-death-watch/comment-page-1/#comment-232449</link>
		<dc:creator>David</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Has anyone hear of the Public Stimulus Plan yet ?

The largest and easiest public assistance plan 
ever launched in the history of the Internet.

http://www.PublicStimulusPlan.com

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<p>The largest and easiest public assistance plan<br />
ever launched in the history of the Internet.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.PublicStimulusPlan.com"  rel="nofollow">http://www.PublicStimulusPlan.com</a></p>
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		<title>By: Middle Class Death Watch: As Poverty Spreads, 28% of Americans Who Were Part of the Middle Class Have Fallen Out of It &#124; RevolutionRadio.org</title>
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		<dc:creator>Middle Class Death Watch: As Poverty Spreads, 28% of Americans Who Were Part of the Middle Class Have Fallen Out of It &#124; RevolutionRadio.org</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:54:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: Prabusirea SUA sau nasterea Uniunii Nord-Americane - Page 21</title>
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		<dc:creator>Prabusirea SUA sau nasterea Uniunii Nord-Americane - Page 21</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:40:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: Ptrmoore</title>
		<link>http://ampedstatus.org/middle-class-death-watch/comment-page-1/#comment-232443</link>
		<dc:creator>Ptrmoore</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 07:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>After graduating with a degree,I did not stay in USA long due to complete lack of consideration even when I had law on my side from draft board.I had hard time in Canada.So much so I left for Australia where it was even worse it appeared.I suffered from malnutrition.But today living a easy life on pension,I feel sorry for kin folk in USA who it appears no hope hardly.The longer I stayed here even after death threats from previous government the better the future looks even if I was forced to go to Overseas due to death threats before.In Philippines I received no death threats but was poisoned with arsenic frequently and in a smash up which looked phoney.I was lucky to survive.Not much different in Honduras.Still happy I left the great USA.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After graduating with a degree,I did not stay in USA long due to complete lack of consideration even when I had law on my side from draft board.I had hard time in Canada.So much so I left for Australia where it was even worse it appeared.I suffered from malnutrition.But today living a easy life on pension,I feel sorry for kin folk in USA who it appears no hope hardly.The longer I stayed here even after death threats from previous government the better the future looks even if I was forced to go to Overseas due to death threats before.In Philippines I received no death threats but was poisoned with arsenic frequently and in a smash up which looked phoney.I was lucky to survive.Not much different in Honduras.Still happy I left the great USA.</p>
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		<title>By: Strayhorse</title>
		<link>http://ampedstatus.org/middle-class-death-watch/comment-page-1/#comment-232440</link>
		<dc:creator>Strayhorse</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 05:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description> AMERICA – MILLIONS OF JOBS ARE AVAILABLE NOWI have sent this economic recovery act plan to every presidential candidate, to other congresspersons, and to the jobs czar in the current administration, and I am bewildered that the President would rather spend $300 billion on programs that will never get to the average American in any way that would raise their standard of living at more than a living wage i.e. the recent $500 million for the solar company that went bankrupt; or the $13 billion unemployment benefits that were paid out in error; or the $1 trillion that was lost and unaccounted for by the Pentagon according to the GAO, and on and on. What is needed is what is proposed in the following Economic Freedom and Stability Act. Can anyone help me get this word out?ECONOMIC FREEDOM AND STABILITY ACT  Dear Sir/Madam: Considering some of the recent wasteful expenditures by the United States such as $360 million lost to insurgents and criminals in Afghanistan, $300 million spent on two naval ships that were never used, which are now on their way to the scrap yards; and the United States NIH sending more than $90 million in taxpayer-funded grants to China, the time has come for thinking out of the box; for thinking critically about drafting a resolution for and taking action on pressing matters that if precautions are not initiated soon regarding our country&#039;s current economic crisis, the continued wellbeing of every man, woman and child in America may result in irreparable economic despair.   The Social Security system, Medicare, Medicaid and many state social services programs are at dire risk of imploding; employment has stagnated and is growing more dire; military personnel may or may not be coming home due to the lack of employment and supports for veterans; and current high school and college students face a bleak future of unemployment and debt.   To relieve the pressure, prevent the collapse of a once vibrant and beneficial system of assistance to those in need; and to encourage support for those who have worked hard to support others, the time has come to initiate the following ECONOMIC FREEDOM AND STABILITY ACT.The simplicity of the following program is exactly what America needs to take the pressure off burdening supports, and encourage re-investment in the American way of life.   THE ECONOMIC FREEDOM AND STABILITY ACT (EFSA)This is an INVEST AMERICA (I AM) - SOLUTIONPlease find below a simplistic compilation of suggestions for fixing America’s economy. Instead of giving any further bail-outs of billions of dollars to the banks, financial houses, or corporations that will squander the money on obscene and unearned bonuses without giving any thought to using those funds for the betterment of the poor and middle class, the following plans are presented instead:PLAN A:  There are 50-60 million baby boomers who remain employed in the work force. We suggest that the United States government offer each of those employed baby boomers $1 million dollars each, tax free, as severance to retire from their employment within 30 days of receipt of the $1 million dollar severance with the following stipulations:I.          The new EFSA retiree MUST cease their current employment and not hire on as an employee anywhere in America ever again. 50-60 million job openings will occur – Younger potential employees and college graduates are then hired.  Unemployment costs saved and employment opportunities will immediately be resolved. (The new retirees CAN start a business, and they can eventually hire new employees too).II.         The new EFSA retiree MUST buy a new AMERICAN made energy saving, green rated automobile. With 50-60 million new American made vehicles ordered the auto industry will once again become stable and solvent with jobs and needed resources enjoying economic growth- Employment, Environment and Auto Industry fixed.III.        The new EFSA retiree MUST either buy an American house/condo or pay off their existing mortgage thereby increasing jobs, and stabilizing the housing and mortgage issues – Employment and Housing Crisis fixed.IV.       The new EFSA retiree MUST purchase a life insurance policy to insure that those who depend on them for support will be taken care of in the event of untimely death or medical setback. –Dependents and Caregiver Coverage Fixed.V.        The new EFSA retiree MUST purchase and carry yearly medical, dental and vision coverage for themselves and their dependents, decreasing healthcare costs and burdens for the nation, and ensure continued wellbeing and quality of life.  – Financial, Employment and Healthcare Coverage Fixed.VI.       The new EFSA retiree MUST forfeit all future Social Security, Medicare, and/or Medicaid benefits decreasing trillions of dollars of social welfare costs; eliminating the financial burdens on the coming generations, and encouraging self-determination.  Budget Deficit fixed.*** Certainly even some of the noted suggestions warrant further consideration, or the opportunity to be further elaborated on and implemented.  Such an economic and stability program could be in effect by the end of 2011 without much financial investment considering the billions of taxpayer dollars being wasted each minute as you read this proposal. AMERICAN VETERAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SACRAFICE ACT (AOS)PLAN B:THE AMERICAN VETERAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SACRIFICE ACT– AOS1.      20-40 ACRES OF AMERICAN LAND AND AN AMERICAN MADE TRUCK (NEW OR USED) WILL BE PROVIDED ALL HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS.2.      VETERANS MUST GROW SOMETHING FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY ON THE LAND (FOOD, LIVESTOCK, WILD GAME, PRODUCTS, ETC)3.      VETERANS CANNOT SELL, CONVEY, USE AS COLLATERAL OR TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF THE LANDFOR 20 YEARS.  THE TRUCK CAN BE SOLD OR OWNERSHIP CONVEYED AFTER FIVE YEARS.4.      THE LAND CAN BE INHERITED BY DEPENDENTS OF THE VETERAN BUT CANNOT BE SOLD, CONVEYED, USED AS COLLATERAL OR TRANSFERRED OUT OF THE FAMILY FOR 20 YEARS.5.      VETERANS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR STEWARDSHIP OF THE LAND TO INCLUDE ALL WASTE CREATED ON THE LAND.6.      THE LAND CANNOT BE A BLIGHT ON THE COMMUNITY, OR THE LAND CAN BE RECOVERED BY THE GOVERNMENT AS FORFEITURE FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE LAND AS IT WAS INTENDED TO BE USED.With the implementation of the SEVERANCE AND VETERAN ACTS, America’s students will see a brighter future to invest their efforts and talents while creating plentiful jobs without fear of increasing the unemployment ranks. STUDENTS TO PROFESSIONALS ACT – (STP)PLAN C:THIS PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO CONNECT HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS TO EMPLOYERS WHO WILL ACT AS BENEFACTORS, MENTORS AND INVESTORS IN THE STUDENTS’ FUTURE PROFESSIONAL AMBITIONS BY FUNDING A STUDENT’S EDUCATION OR SKILL TRAINING ON A 1:1 RATIO: ONE YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE SPONSORING COMPANY FOR ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE OR SKILL TRAINING.1.      A SPONSORED STUDENT WILL WORK SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS OF EACH SUMMER ATER THEIR SOPHOMORE YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL UNTIL THEY GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, AS AN INTERN WITH THE EMPLOYER-SPONSOR WHO HAS CONTRACTED TO INVEST IN THE STUDENT’S COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL TUITION.2.      ONCE THE STUDENT GRADUATES FROM THE COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE, THE STUDENT WILL WORK ONE YEAR FOR THE EMPLOYER-SPONSOR FOR EVERY YEAR THE EMPLOYER-SPONSOR FUNDED THAT STUDENT’S EDUCATION OR TRAINING.3.      SAID EMPLOYMENT WILL BE AT A COMPETITIVE RATE OF PAY, WAGE, SALARY AS DETERMINED BY THE MARKET AT THE TIME OF COMPLETION OF COLLEGE OR TRAINING.4.      CONTRACT AND NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING COLLEGE/TRAINING TUITION/EXPENSES AND EMPLOYER REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE DEFINED BY ARBITRATION AND STANDARDS DETERMINED BY THE DEPT OF LABOR.*** THIS PROGRAM WILL CREATE AN AMERICAN TRANSITIONAL VIABLE WORK FORCE WITH PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE FOR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS-SPONSORS TO ACCESS AND MENTOR. *** THIS PROGRAM WILL CREATE JOBS AND DIRECTLY CONNECT THE WORKFORCE WITH THE INDUSTRIES IN NEED OF HUMAN CAPITAL.*** THIS PROGRAM WILL ENABLE STUDENTS TO TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT WITH A DIRECT INVESTMENT IN THEIR FUTURE, WHILE BOLSTERING THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE NATION.With the implementation of these simple SEVERANCE, VETERAN &amp; STUDENT ACTS, America’s economy, spirit, and future will exponentially expand beyond the nation’s current burdens and constraints, with prosperity and renewed re -INVEST in AMERICA (I AM) – SOLUTION.signed,Randall Stephens</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> AMERICA – MILLIONS OF JOBS ARE AVAILABLE NOWI have sent this economic recovery act plan to every presidential candidate, to other congresspersons, and to the jobs czar in the current administration, and I am bewildered that the President would rather spend $300 billion on programs that will never get to the average American in any way that would raise their standard of living at more than a living wage i.e. the recent $500 million for the solar company that went bankrupt; or the $13 billion unemployment benefits that were paid out in error; or the $1 trillion that was lost and unaccounted for by the Pentagon according to the GAO, and on and on. What is needed is what is proposed in the following Economic Freedom and Stability Act. Can anyone help me get this word out?ECONOMIC FREEDOM AND STABILITY ACT  Dear Sir/Madam: Considering some of the recent wasteful expenditures by the United States such as $360 million lost to insurgents and criminals in Afghanistan, $300 million spent on two naval ships that were never used, which are now on their way to the scrap yards; and the United States NIH sending more than $90 million in taxpayer-funded grants to China, the time has come for thinking out of the box; for thinking critically about drafting a resolution for and taking action on pressing matters that if precautions are not initiated soon regarding our country&#8217;s current economic crisis, the continued wellbeing of every man, woman and child in America may result in irreparable economic despair.   The Social Security system, Medicare, Medicaid and many state social services programs are at dire risk of imploding; employment has stagnated and is growing more dire; military personnel may or may not be coming home due to the lack of employment and supports for veterans; and current high school and college students face a bleak future of unemployment and debt.   To relieve the pressure, prevent the collapse of a once vibrant and beneficial system of assistance to those in need; and to encourage support for those who have worked hard to support others, the time has come to initiate the following ECONOMIC FREEDOM AND STABILITY ACT.The simplicity of the following program is exactly what America needs to take the pressure off burdening supports, and encourage re-investment in the American way of life.   THE ECONOMIC FREEDOM AND STABILITY ACT (EFSA)This is an INVEST AMERICA (I AM) &#8211; SOLUTIONPlease find below a simplistic compilation of suggestions for fixing America’s economy. Instead of giving any further bail-outs of billions of dollars to the banks, financial houses, or corporations that will squander the money on obscene and unearned bonuses without giving any thought to using those funds for the betterment of the poor and middle class, the following plans are presented instead:PLAN A:  There are 50-60 million baby boomers who remain employed in the work force. We suggest that the United States government offer each of those employed baby boomers $1 million dollars each, tax free, as severance to retire from their employment within 30 days of receipt of the $1 million dollar severance with the following stipulations:I.          The new EFSA retiree MUST cease their current employment and not hire on as an employee anywhere in America ever again. 50-60 million job openings will occur – Younger potential employees and college graduates are then hired.  Unemployment costs saved and employment opportunities will immediately be resolved. (The new retirees CAN start a business, and they can eventually hire new employees too).II.         The new EFSA retiree MUST buy a new AMERICAN made energy saving, green rated automobile. With 50-60 million new American made vehicles ordered the auto industry will once again become stable and solvent with jobs and needed resources enjoying economic growth- Employment, Environment and Auto Industry fixed.III.        The new EFSA retiree MUST either buy an American house/condo or pay off their existing mortgage thereby increasing jobs, and stabilizing the housing and mortgage issues – Employment and Housing Crisis fixed.IV.       The new EFSA retiree MUST purchase a life insurance policy to insure that those who depend on them for support will be taken care of in the event of untimely death or medical setback. –Dependents and Caregiver Coverage Fixed.V.        The new EFSA retiree MUST purchase and carry yearly medical, dental and vision coverage for themselves and their dependents, decreasing healthcare costs and burdens for the nation, and ensure continued wellbeing and quality of life.  – Financial, Employment and Healthcare Coverage Fixed.VI.       The new EFSA retiree MUST forfeit all future Social Security, Medicare, and/or Medicaid benefits decreasing trillions of dollars of social welfare costs; eliminating the financial burdens on the coming generations, and encouraging self-determination.  Budget Deficit fixed.*** Certainly even some of the noted suggestions warrant further consideration, or the opportunity to be further elaborated on and implemented.  Such an economic and stability program could be in effect by the end of 2011 without much financial investment considering the billions of taxpayer dollars being wasted each minute as you read this proposal. AMERICAN VETERAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SACRAFICE ACT (AOS)PLAN B:THE AMERICAN VETERAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SACRIFICE ACT– AOS1.      20-40 ACRES OF AMERICAN LAND AND AN AMERICAN MADE TRUCK (NEW OR USED) WILL BE PROVIDED ALL HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS.2.      VETERANS MUST GROW SOMETHING FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY ON THE LAND (FOOD, LIVESTOCK, WILD GAME, PRODUCTS, ETC)3.      VETERANS CANNOT SELL, CONVEY, USE AS COLLATERAL OR TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF THE LANDFOR 20 YEARS.  THE TRUCK CAN BE SOLD OR OWNERSHIP CONVEYED AFTER FIVE YEARS.4.      THE LAND CAN BE INHERITED BY DEPENDENTS OF THE VETERAN BUT CANNOT BE SOLD, CONVEYED, USED AS COLLATERAL OR TRANSFERRED OUT OF THE FAMILY FOR 20 YEARS.5.      VETERANS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR STEWARDSHIP OF THE LAND TO INCLUDE ALL WASTE CREATED ON THE LAND.6.      THE LAND CANNOT BE A BLIGHT ON THE COMMUNITY, OR THE LAND CAN BE RECOVERED BY THE GOVERNMENT AS FORFEITURE FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE LAND AS IT WAS INTENDED TO BE USED.With the implementation of the SEVERANCE AND VETERAN ACTS, America’s students will see a brighter future to invest their efforts and talents while creating plentiful jobs without fear of increasing the unemployment ranks. STUDENTS TO PROFESSIONALS ACT – (STP)PLAN C:THIS PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO CONNECT HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS TO EMPLOYERS WHO WILL ACT AS BENEFACTORS, MENTORS AND INVESTORS IN THE STUDENTS’ FUTURE PROFESSIONAL AMBITIONS BY FUNDING A STUDENT’S EDUCATION OR SKILL TRAINING ON A 1:1 RATIO: ONE YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE SPONSORING COMPANY FOR ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE OR SKILL TRAINING.1.      A SPONSORED STUDENT WILL WORK SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS OF EACH SUMMER ATER THEIR SOPHOMORE YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL UNTIL THEY GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, AS AN INTERN WITH THE EMPLOYER-SPONSOR WHO HAS CONTRACTED TO INVEST IN THE STUDENT’S COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL TUITION.2.      ONCE THE STUDENT GRADUATES FROM THE COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE, THE STUDENT WILL WORK ONE YEAR FOR THE EMPLOYER-SPONSOR FOR EVERY YEAR THE EMPLOYER-SPONSOR FUNDED THAT STUDENT’S EDUCATION OR TRAINING.3.      SAID EMPLOYMENT WILL BE AT A COMPETITIVE RATE OF PAY, WAGE, SALARY AS DETERMINED BY THE MARKET AT THE TIME OF COMPLETION OF COLLEGE OR TRAINING.4.      CONTRACT AND NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING COLLEGE/TRAINING TUITION/EXPENSES AND EMPLOYER REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE DEFINED BY ARBITRATION AND STANDARDS DETERMINED BY THE DEPT OF LABOR.*** THIS PROGRAM WILL CREATE AN AMERICAN TRANSITIONAL VIABLE WORK FORCE WITH PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE FOR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS-SPONSORS TO ACCESS AND MENTOR. *** THIS PROGRAM WILL CREATE JOBS AND DIRECTLY CONNECT THE WORKFORCE WITH THE INDUSTRIES IN NEED OF HUMAN CAPITAL.*** THIS PROGRAM WILL ENABLE STUDENTS TO TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT WITH A DIRECT INVESTMENT IN THEIR FUTURE, WHILE BOLSTERING THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE NATION.With the implementation of these simple SEVERANCE, VETERAN &amp; STUDENT ACTS, America’s economy, spirit, and future will exponentially expand beyond the nation’s current burdens and constraints, with prosperity and renewed re -INVEST in AMERICA (I AM) – SOLUTION.signed,Randall Stephens</p>
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		<title>By: Arouete</title>
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		<dc:creator>Arouete</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This may interest you. See “46.2 Million in Poverty”? How to Lie With Statistics.” at Open Salon.com http://open.salon.com/blog/f_arouete/2011/09/17/462_million_in_poverty_how_to_lie_with_statistics </description>
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		<title>By: Middle Class Death Watch: As Poverty Spreads, 28% of Americans Who Were Part of the Middle Class Have Fallen Out of It &#124; David DeGraw</title>
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		<dc:creator>Middle Class Death Watch: As Poverty Spreads, 28% of Americans Who Were Part of the Middle Class Have Fallen Out of It &#124; David DeGraw</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:33:56 +0000</pubDate>
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