Economics and Investing:

GG flagged this: State jobless rates on the rise – 43 states reported rising jobless rates in December, reversing signs of improvement

Kent B. sent this: Bernanke under pressure

Items from The Economatrix:

Dr. Gary North: Monetary Base Expansion to Ignite Inflation Not Deflation

The Future of Unemployment Benefits in the US

Will Obama Respond to US Voter Anger at Lack of Action on Banksters?

Greece Debt Default Could Take Eurozone Down With It