Mike's Blog Round Up
May 18, 2016

Burnt Orange Report: Zika and draconian abortion restrictions in Texas could mean a health care crisis in the Lone Star State.

The Moderate Voice: Findings from a new analysis of primary voting could mean there is no such thing as the “Trump Democrat.”

Eschaton: “Full ride” Ivy League scholarships could still mean low-income students have to skip meals—and more.

EPI Blog: President Obama’s new overtime rules could mean a raise for 12.5 million workers.

Speaking of which, your quote of the day:
"The salary threshold has been changed only eight times in 75 years and only once since 1975." (Jared Bernstein, March 13, 2014)

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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