More Proof That American Health Care Prices Are Sky-High

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/17/health-care-costs_n_5160819.html. DUE 28 APRIL 2014. According to the article, which American sub-group has great health care? Analyze the graphs for the drug Nexium and Gleevec. What is happening with the cost compared to other countries? Why do you think this is happening?

Student Loan Borrowers' Costs To Jump As Education Department Reaps Huge Profit

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/14/student-loan-profits_n_5149653.html?utm_hp_ref=politics. DUE 21 APR 2014. What does Chris Hicks claim is the motivation of the Department of Education? Name 3 economic repercussions of increasing student debt after the student graduates?

US Corporations Have Over $2 Trillion Stashed Overseas

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/08/profits-overseas-untaxed_n_5114300.html. DUE 14 Apr 2014. Why do corporations say they have money stashed overseas?? Are there other reasons the article lists for this offshore cash? Why is this bad for the US economy? What solutions would you offer to get US corporations to keep more money at home??

Jobs and Skills and Zombies

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/31/opinion/krugman-jobs-and-skills-and-zombies.html?_r=0 DUE 7 April 2014. Some employers complain that they can't find skilled workers; what does Krugman say should be the economic remedy for this? Who do employers blame for the plight of businesses in our economy? Krugman states that the "skills myth" is shifting attention away from other economic problems in the U.S. Name 3 of these problems being avoided by employers and why.

Tax-Hating States Totally Fine with Taxing the Poor

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/18/sales-taxes-highest-in-st_n_4988216.html. DUE 31 March 2014. Where are the "tax-hating" states located? Why is sales tax actually a tax on the poor? Why do you think Florida has such a high sales tax rate? What are some alternate taxes that would be less of a burden on the poor?

These 9 Maps Should Absolutely Outrage Southerners

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/06/maps-of-the-south-bad-place_n_4855191.html DUE 17 MAR 2014. Which of the maps concern you the most? Why? In your opinion, what is the reason for the disparity between the south and the rest of the country? Should the Federal Government intervene?

Vladimir Putin Said He Hopes Russia Won't Have to Use Force in Ukraine

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/04/ukraine-conflict-vladimir-putin_n_4895257.html. DUE 10 March 2014. Why is Putin in Ukraine? What is the U.S. response? Why? What action should the U.S. take? Why is this action in our best interest??