2.26.2013 The trucks won't load themselves #knowledgeIsPower

http://www.epi.org/publication/declining-federal-minimum-wage-inequality/I'm headed to work.  While I'm gone...here is some stuff I've been reading to keep you busy.

Graph: How the Financial Sector Consumed America’s Economic Growth : Our Blog : Welcome to The Century Foundation 

ALL of Big Banks’ Profits Come from Taxpayer Bailouts & Subsidies | The Big Picture 

If inflation is zero, why does my paycheck feel like it's shrinking? | Marketplace.org 

Economist's View: Our Real Worry Isn’t the Debt, It’s Our Politicians 

Richard's Real Estate and Urban Economics Blog: Why is the luxury housing market recovering so well? 

America’s last hope: A strong labor movement - Salon.com 

Cutting State Personal Income Taxes Won’t Help Small Businesses Create Jobs and May Harm State Economies — Center on Budget and Policy Priorities 

Declining value of the federal minimum wage is a major factor driving inequality | Economic Policy Institute