In a development that won't surprise many people, economists say that the job-creating proposals produced by Obama’s “Rural Jobs Council” won't be effective at reducing unemployment. In a speech yesterday, Obama unveiled his “rural jobs plan,” which includes expanding job training, increasing loan access for small businesses, and helping rural...
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