Today's slight down-tick in the
unemployment rate comes courtesy of the
lowest labor participation rate in over 30 years. Ouch.- President Obama's proposed budget has finally united
Republicans and Democrats — in
disdain for the horrible thing. - Help wanted: New FBI
director. Must have a sincere interest in other people's
conversations, and be able to fit into a sun dress in a man's size
48. Apply in person in Washington, D.C. - The federal government has agreed to pay $1 million to settle
claims arising from the
nasty habit immigration agents have of kicking in doors without a
warrant.
Slovenia is widely predicted to be the next Cyprus, which was
the last Greece. It seems Slovenia's state-owned banks have been
used by politicians to make ill-considered loans to their buddies.
Good luck, German taxpayers!- Britain's
Conservative Party is concerned about a flurry of local
officeholders defecting to the upstart UKIP, as well as a series of
election wins by the party's candidates. - Not so fast, say Washington officials. Just because marijuana
is legal
doesn't mean you can get high in bars. Reasoning to come
later.
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