The Number of Unemployment Claims in Iowa Grows Each Week During Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Labor reports Iowa saw 67,334 new unemployment claims between March 29-April 4, the most in one week since the COVID-19 surge began.
At the heart of the fiscal crisis is the national debt, which is over $16 trillion that is harming the economy, and threatening the value of the dollar.
Minimum Wage: Fodder for Increased Unemployment and Inflation
President Obama’s proposal to raise the minimum wage to $10/ hour will only increase unemployment and inflation as it places a burden on small businesses.