The US Conference of Mayors has released its "MainStreet Economic Recovery Report," containing cities' requests for economic stimulus from the federal government. A few highlights: The City of Duluth is requesting $6 milion for snowmaking at Spirit Mountain. The City of Staples is asking for $569,000 to replace single pane windows with multi-pane windows in its schools. And St. Cloud wants $750,000 for a skateboarding park. View a complete listing of requests below.
Freedom Foundation In The News
Katherine Kersten, Star Tribune - I wish I had a nickel for every college student I know who's been assigned to read "Nickel and Dimed," by journalist Barbara Ehrenreich. The book recounts Ehrenreich's two years working undercover at low-wage jobs such as waitress, hotel maid and Wal-Mart salesperson. Her dire conclusion: America condemns its unskilled workers to a life of poverty...
