Mike's Blog Round Up
February 23, 2017

Feministing: While Trump’s crackdown on the undocumented will be a windfall for private prisons, a new immigrant bail fund is providing some hope for those caught in the dragnet.

Zandar Versus the Stupid: No sanctuary in the cities.

Economist’s View: Unemployment, underemployment and slack in the U.S. labor market.

ACA Signups: Charles Gaba’s authoritative site tracking Affordable Care Act enrollment now shows how many people would lose insurance as a result of the GOP repeal of Obamacare by state, by county and by Congressional district.

Speaking of which, your quote of the day:
"Rationing happens today! The question is who will do it? The government? Or you, your doctor and your family?" (Paul Ryan, February 2010.)

Guest blogging Mike's Blog Round Up this week is Jon Perr from Perrspectives. Send your tips, recommendations, comments and angst to mbru AT crooksandliars DOT com.

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