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@ISIDEWITH submitted…3 days3D

Weekly jobless claims jump to 231,000, the highest since August

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@9MDWHTB from Florida answered…1hr1H

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Min wage should be higher but it needs to be commensurate with the work performed and the value of the dollar.

@9MDSNZR from Texas answered…4hrs4H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Replace income tax with a reasonable flat federal sales tax. This would create a system that is fair and contribution b…

@9MDR6QD from New York answered…5hrs5H

Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full…

Yes, but only for companies with 100+ employees, and offer federal sponsorship for smaller businesses

@9MDRKYF from Michigan answered…6hrs6H

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes but anyone unemployed, not in college, and not disabled should do 40 hrs per week of volunteering in their communit…

@9MDMMX7 from Ohio answered…11hrs11H

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in …

Yes, but any and all income overseas needs to be not only reported, but also taxed double. This will eliminate (or reduc…

@9MDM6Y6 from Texas answered…12hrs12H

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in …

Yes, what you do with your money is your prerogative. The government should not touch a private citizen's investments.

@95ZZS6B from Nebraska answered…15hrs15H

Should America transition to a four-day workweek?

Yes and lower the amount of hours worked in a day to less the 40, like for example do 36 hour days and 4 days a week.

@95ZZS6B from Nebraska answered…15hrs15H

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same s…

Yes, and if the employee has better and more experience and more qualifications they should be paid more regardless of g…

@95ZZS6B from Nebraska answered…15hrs15H

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the count…

Depends on the situation at hand. I think sometimes aid is needed but others isn't. I also thing they should cut back on…

@95ZZS6B from Nebraska answered…15hrs15H

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Regardless, minimum wage should reflect how the economy is doing and how inflation is impacting things, if economy is do…

@9MDHX8V from Virginia answered…16hrs16H

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Yes, and also think they should adjust on an annual or bi-annual rate accordingly with inflation & etc., also think it c…

@9MDGW79 from Montana answered…18hrs18H

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfar…

Regulations need to target the unchecked rise in cost of care and partnerships amongst networked helthcare/insurance com…

@9MDFM2S from California answered…20hrs20H

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Yes, and prevent corporations increasing prices unless taking off a large margin (50%) of profits from said product due…

@9MDFH2D from Arizona answered…20hrs20H

Do you support a universal basic income program?