Tag: inflation

Disappointing Jobs Report Raises Concerns for Hispanic Communities
September 11, 2024 Local Politics,RNHA News Articles Raheem Soto

The latest U.S. jobs report highlights a slowing labor market, raising concerns about its impact on Hispanic communities. With only 142,000 jobs added in August—far below expectations—worries are mounting over how these weak economic numbers could worsen economic struggles for many Hispanic workers. Already struck by the pandemic, these communities now face a slower-than-expected recovery.
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Inflation Is Only Part of the Problem
May 30, 2022 Economy,RNHA News Articles Paul Lott

The economic pain of everyday Americans is much worse than the inflation number. Inflation is a measure of the overall increase in the prices of goods or services across our economy. This means that the dollar is losing value. The bottom line is the same money buys less and less. The government estimates the rate
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Focus on Feelings is Destroying America
May 30, 2022 Economy,Op-Ed,RNHA News Articles Paul Lott

When I decided to run for Congress in Virginia’s 10th District, I was not prepared for much of what I have encountered. I left the race because I thought it more important to continue the fight for parent’s rights, but I took a major lesson from politics.  Feelings are destroying America. I said it. The
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