The food-stamp economy
On the last day of every month, shoppers at Walmart load their carts with food and household items and wait for the midnight hour. Is this the new normal in America? Full Article
Paulson warns of rich/poor income gap in U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on Wednesday said the biggest economic challenge for the United States is the widening income gap between rich and poor.
"What I think about the most when I say, 'What is the greatest challenge' is the widening income gap. And as I've looked at that, I believe it's largely attributable to technology," Paulson told a House Appropriations subcommittee.
He said those with the skills to be able to use and access technology have far better income potential than those who lack such skills.
