International- Amerika-Presiden Joe Biden pada hari Sabtu menyebut Donald Trump “jelas tidak berdaya” dan mengklaim bahwa “ada sesuatu yang terjadi” pada mantan presiden tersebut setelah dia kalah dalam pemilu tahun 2020.
International- Amerika-Presiden Joe Biden pada hari Sabtu menyebut Donald Trump “jelas tidak berdaya” dan mengklaim bahwa “ada sesuatu yang terjadi” pada mantan presiden tersebut setelah dia kalah dalam pemilu tahun 2020.
The latest Employment Situation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows weekly employee earnings have grown $75 since tax reform passed, well short of the $4,000 to $9,000 annual increases projected by President Trump
Donald John TrumpRobert De Niro, Ben Stiller play Mueller and Cohen in 'SNL' parody of 'Meet the Parents' Trump order targets wide swath of public assistance programs Comey says Trump reacted to news of Russian meddling by asking if it changed election results MORE and House Speaker Paul Ryan
Paul Davis RyanTrump order targets wide swath of public assistance programs Sunday shows preview: White House officials talk Syria strike Wage growth well short of what was promised from tax reform MORE (R-Wis.).
During the three months following passage of the tax bill, the average American saw a $6.21 increase in average weekly earnings. Assuming 12 weeks of work during the three months following passage of the corporate tax cuts, this equates to a $75 increase.
Assuming a full 52 weeks of work, the $6.21 increase in weekly earnings would result in a $323 annual increase, nowhere near the minimum $4,000 promised and $9,000 potential annual increases projected by President Trump and Speaker Ryan if significant cuts were made to corporate tax rates.
Unless something drastically changes, it seems that Americans are going to have to settle for much less than the $4,000 to $9,000 projected wage increases. An extra $322 a year isn’t going to do much to pay down the $1 trillion in additional debt they are projected to take on as a result of the tax cuts.
Yet, a key part of the argument for the recently passed corporate tax cuts and more than a trillion dollars in debt was the substantial wage hike promised by the president’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA).
From a document titled, “Corporate Tax Reform and Wages: Theory and Evidence,” on the White House’s website:
“Reducing the statutory federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 20 percent would, the analysis below suggests, increase average household income in the United States by, very conservatively, $4,000 annually.”
The document goes on to say:
“When we use the more optimistic estimates from the literature, wage boosts are over $9,000 for the average U.S. household.”
No less than Speaker Ryan’s website trumpeted the Council of Economic Advisers report claiming that on average, the proposed corporate tax cuts would result in at least a $4,000 annual increase in wages.
Now, some supporters of the tax bill may say this analysis is unfair because it is too early for the effects of the tax bill to show up in wages. By that logic, they also shouldn’t take credit for reported employment growth increases.
Still others may point to the $1,000 bonuses announced by some companies shortly after passage of the tax bill. First, that is significantly less than the promised $4,000 to $9,000. Second, these are not wage increases; these are one-time bonuses.
Will companies pay them again, and if so when? Third, the $1,000 represents a fraction of the estimated potential company tax savings.
Using 2016 net income, 2016 effective tax rates, the new 21-percent corporate tax rate and company bonuses, we estimated company bonuses as a percentage of a number of company’s potential tax savings. The results: In many cases, the bonuses represent a mere pittance of the possible tax savings.
Navient announced that it would be giving $1,000 bonuses to 98 percent of its 6,7000 employees, paying out nearly $7 million in bonuses. While that may seem generous, it pales in comparison to Navient’s potential tax savings.
Using Navient’s 2016 net income, its 2016 effective tax rate, estimated annual tax savings of nearly $200 million and its announced bonuses, we calculated that the announced bonuses represent less than 4 percent of Navient’s potential tax savings.
Turning to the airline industry, JetBlue’s employees might be feeling blue if they realized that their $1,000 bonuses are estimated to be less than 10 percent of JetBlue’s potential tax savings, while American Airlines’ bonuses are estimated to represent less than 15 percent of its estimated potential annual tax savings
Not to be outdone, Comcast’s bonuses represent less than 8 percent of its estimated potential annual tax savings, while Walmart appears downright generous, giving an estimated $0.16 of every dollar of its estimated potential annual tax savings to employees in the form of bonuses.
Source: Solutionomics
What happened to the minimum $4,000 promised? I guess like many promises by politicians, they were empty. Instead, they seem to have gone to share buybacks. For the period December 2017 through February 2018, share buybacks more than doubled to $200 million.
Is a $323 wage increase and a one-time bonus of $1,000 that represents a fraction of estimated potential company tax savings worth the more than $1 trillion in additional debt placed on Americans? Is this the best Congress could do? No.
Instead, Congress could have simply made each company’s tax cut contingent on each company increasing wages. The problem is that some companies receiving tax cuts didn’t raise wages.
If Congress had made each company’s tax cut contingent on each company’s wage increases, the American people would have gotten more bang for their tax cut bucks. Additionally, this would have created a real incentive for companies to raise wages: Increase wages, get a tax cut; don’t and you won’t.
If the justification for saddling the American people with at least $1 trillion in additional debt was greater wage growth, tax cuts should have been tied to each company’s wage growth; that’s just logical. That’s getting a better deal for the American people, and that’s getting a better return on investment.
Chris Macke is the founder of Solutionomics, a think tank focused on developing solutions for a more efficient, merit-based corporate tax code. He has advised the U.S. Federal Reserve by providing market updates and implications of monetary policy changes on asset valuations and market distortions, and he's a contributor to the Fed Beige Book. Find him on Twitter: @solutionomics.
France declassified a report on Saturday laying out evidence that officials said proves that a chemical attack in Syria last week was carried out by the government of President Bashar Assad.
The report claims that several chemical strikes were carried out in the Damascus suburb of Douma on April 7, and that symptoms experienced by the victims — skin burns, suffocation and other breathing difficulties, among other markers — were consistent with the effects of chlorine gas.
"Reliable intelligence indicates that Syrian military officials have coordinated what appears to be the use of chemical weapons containing chlorine on Douma, on April 7," the report, released by the French Foreign Ministry, reads.
The report also states that the Syrian government has carried out a number of chemical weapons strikes since April 4, 2017 — the same day a chemical attack in Syria's northern Idlib province left more than 80 civilians dead.
The U.S. issued an assessment on Friday night pointing to the Syrian government's role in the alleged chemical attacks in Douma.
That report cites "multiple media sources, the reported symptoms experienced by victims, videos and images showing two assessed barrel bombs from the attack, and reliable information indicating coordination between Syrian military officials before the attack."
The assessment also suggests that the Syrian government not only used chlorine in the attack on Douma, but that reported symptoms were also consistent with exposure to sarin, a deadly nerve agent.
Syria and its allies, Russia and Iran, have denied that Assad's government used chemical weapons, and have sought to blame both foreign actors and militant groups for staging the attacks in Douma.
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the international chemical weapons watchdog, launched an investigation into the alleged chemical strikes on Douma on Saturday.
The allied strikes on Friday were cast by U.S. officials, not as a punishment for Assad's government, but as a means to eradicate Syria's chemical stockpile and production capabilities.
Lt. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, the director of the Joint Staff, said Saturday that while the allied attacks dealt a blow to Syria's chemical weapons program, Damascus likely retained "residual" elements of its chemical arsenal.
President Trump
Donald John TrumpInfowars' Alex Jones blasts Trump over airstrikes: 'He's crapping all over us' McCain to Trump: Airstrikes alone won't achieve objectives in Syria Top general: US did not notify Russia on Syria targets MORE and other U.S. officials have said that they are prepared to take further action in Syria, unless Assad's government ceases its alleged use of chemical weapons.
Special counsel Robert Mueller
Robert Swan MuellerSasse: US should applaud choice of Mueller to lead Russia probe MORE’s team has proof that President Trump
Donald John TrumpRobert De Niro, Ben Stiller play Mueller and Cohen in 'SNL' parody of 'Meet the Parents' Trump order targets wide swath of public assistance programs Comey says Trump reacted to news of Russian meddling by asking if it changed election results MORE’s personal lawyer made a secret trip to Prague during the 2016 campaign despite his denial that he'd ever been there, McClatchy reported Friday.
It is not clear why Michael Cohen was in Prague. The claim he visited was originally made in a dossier compiled by former British spy Christopher Steele.
Cohen denied that he'd ever been to Prague "in my life" after the dossier's publication, tweeting a photo of his passport.
I have never been to Prague in my life. #fakenews pic.twitter.com/CMil9Rha3D
— Michael Cohen (@MichaelCohen212) January 11, 2017
McClatchy reported that Cohen entered the country through Germany in August or early September 2016, which does not require a passport stamp.
The dossier claimed that, in Prague, Cohen met with a prominent ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Konstantin Kosachev, but it is not clear whether Mueller has evidence of such a meeting.
Koschahev was one of 24 Russian oligarchs slapped with U.S. sanctions earlier this month.
If such a meeting happened, it would be further evidence of ties between Trump associates and Putin. The dossier also claims that Cohen, among others, was deeply involved in a “cover up and damage limitation operation in the attempt to prevent the full details of Trump’s relationship with Russia being exposed.”
Neither Cohen nor Mueller commented on the story to McClatchy.
The report comes on the same day that U.S attorneys confirmed that they are investigating Cohen for criminal activity.
The FBI raided Cohen's office and home on Monday, in part on a referral from Mueller's office.
5 December – Grand jury verdicts in the United States which resulted in the decisions to not bring to trial the cases of two unarmed African-American men killed by police forces have sparked “legitimate concerns” regarding policing practices across the country, a group of United Nations human rights experts said today.
4 December – In the wake of a grand jury decision in New York yesterday not to indict a police officer in the chokehold death of Eric Garner, an unarmed man, in July, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has urged the United States to do “anything possible to respond to demands of greater accountability.”
2 December – Two United Nations human rights experts today urged the United States Government and the authorities in Texas to halt the execution of Scott Panetti, a prisoner with proven psychosocial disabilities, due to be carried out on 3 December.
1 December – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples identified a number of ongoing challenges remaining in Paraguay as she ended an eight-day official visit to the country on Friday.
26 November – The United States must rise to meet the high human rights standards it has set for itself and others around the world, a group of United Nations human rights experts urged today, as they called on President Obama to support “the fullest possible release” of a report detailing Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) interrogation practices.
25 November – The decision by a Grand Jury in Missouri to absolve a police officer for the fatal shooting of an African-American teenager has spotlighted broader concerns about institutionalized discrimination across the United States, the top United Nations human rights official said today.
25 November – Amid rising tensions Port-au-Prince and other key Haitian cities in the wake of last month’s delayed elections, the top United Nations official in the country deplored the violence that recently caused injuries among demonstrators and called on all sides to respect the right to free expression while also avoiding any recourse to violence.
14 November – The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) today cautioned against jumping to conclusions regarding the “complex and ongoing” investigation into the disappearance of 43 students in Mexico, amid reports that a number badly burned bodies have been recovered from sites in Guerrero state.
7 November – The United Nations human rights office today voiced deep concern about a recent Dominican Constitutional Court’s ruling that the country’s recognition of the competence of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights is unconstitutional.
7 December
'We will provide whatever is needed', UN pledges response to Philippines typhoon
Somalia: UN Envoy 'appalled' by deadly terrorist attacks in Baidoa, calls for political unity
5 December
Half a million displaced in eastern Ukraine as winter looms, warns UN refugee agency
UN chief scores goal for peace in football game to mark 'Christmas Truce' of 1914
DR Congo: UN refugee agency concerned at sudden closure of displaced persons camp
Indian Ocean: UN warns of uptick in clandestine migration despite ‘horrific’ dangers
‘Dark day for justice’ says ICC Prosecutor, dropping charges against Kenyan President
UN report urges more funds for climate change adaptation, warns on temperature rise
World must do 'whatever it takes' to ensure recovery of Ebola-affected countries – Ban
‘Turning blind eye not a solution’ to Mediterranean migrant crisis – UN rights expert
UN relief agencies prepare emergency response as typhoon approaches Philippines
‘Humane impulse to assist’ leads to enriched life, UN chief says on global Volunteer Day
Central African Republic: UN chief says security fragile, calls for vote by August 2015
Eric Garner, Michael Brown cases spark ‘legitimate concerns’ about US policing – UN experts
Wage growth stagnant in developed countries, slow worldwide – UN labour agency
Spotlighting humanity’s ‘silent ally,’ UN launches 2015 International Year of Soils
4 December
Ban appoints new Under-Secretary General for Communications and Public Information
Amid fresh violence in Libya, UN mission urges all parties to give dialogue chance to succeed
Kenya: UN says uptick in violence linked to rising inter-communal tensions
US should respond to public demands for greater police accountability – Ban
Ban condemns deadly terrorist attacks in Grozny
UN political chief urges revamped approach to boosting development in Afghanistan
Senior UN relief official describes “bleak” situation in South Sudan after a year of conflict
Yemen: Security Council condemns deadly bombing at Iranian Ambassador’s residence
Darfur: UN peacekeeping chief warns Security Council of region’s ongoing insecurity, violence
Road to Dignity by 2030: UN chief launches blueprint towards sustainable development
Food prices, stable for third straight month, appear to have ‘bottomed out’ – UN
Israel’s demolitions of Palestinian homes undermine ‘already fragile situation’ – UN
3 December
UNESCO chief calls for ‘protected cultural zones’ in war-torn Iraq, Syria
At ‘crossroads,’ humanitarian system must engage earlier, more systematically – UN deputy chief
Ebola: UN special envoy appeals to Liberians to remain vigilant, sustain response
UN health agency issues new guidelines on treating, preventing cervical cancer
At UN-backed conference, Ban urges greater industrial safety standards against accidents
South Sudan shaken by ‘sustained’ fighting as political crisis continues – UN
Iconic image spotlighting plight of Palestine refugees, illuminates UN headquarters
Ending violence against women calls for legally binding global standard – UN expert
2014 set to be hottest year on record, warns UN weather agency
UN torture prevention body highlights States’ duty to allow access detention centres
Somalia: UN ‘outraged’ by deadly terrorist car bomb attack in Mogadishu
UN agency launches social media campaign to bring urgent food aid to Syrian refugees
On world Day, Ban spotlights how technology can improve life for 1 billion persons with disabilities
2 December
At Harvard, UN chief urges global community to confront world’s existential threats
Ban deplores deadly terrorist attack against civilians in north-eastern Kenya
UN envoy welcomes deal between Iraqi, Kurdish region on oil, finances
Ebola: World Bank reports economic impact in worst-hit countries to exceed $500 million in 2014
Great Lakes Envoys outraged by spate of civilian massacres in eastern DR Congo
Cambodia: UN refugee agency voices concern over possible deportation of Montagnards
UN rights experts call on US to commute death sentence of mentally ill prisoner
South Sudan: UN chief stresses support for independence and sovereignty
UN rights office voices alarm over increasing polarization in Egypt amid protests
On Day to Abolish Slavery, UN urges end to modern-day scourge trapping 21 million
1 December
Ghana teams up with UN-backed alliance in move towards cashless economy
Paraguay: UN expert concerned over indigenous peoples’ rights to land, resources
UN recognizes achievement of thirteen countries in eradicating hunger ahead of 2015-deadline
Lima conference set to ‘write history’ ahead of 2015 climate deadline, UN official says
Letter-post still key revenue-maker for world’s postal services – UN agency
Lebanon: Ban appoints Special Coordinator as country continues to face political vacuum
Violence in Iraq kills at least 1,232 people in November – UN
Darfur: African Union-UN mission launches campaign against recruitment of child soldiers
Syria: UN forced to suspend food aid, warns of 'disastrous' impact as winter nears
World AIDS Day: UN, urban leaders endorse ‘fast track’ to ending epidemic by 2030
29 November
Ban condemns 'horrific' bombing of mosque in northern Nigeria
28 November
Emergency declared in Gaza following severe flooding – UN
UN refugee agency welcomes adoption of civil registration declaration in Asia-Pacific
Ebola: UN health agency advises male survivors to abstain from sex for 3 months
UN official sees upcoming Lima climate talks as ‘stepping stone’ for universal treaty
Deadly Boko Haram attack forces thousands to flee Nigeria for Niger – UN
'The world is on the side of those who are involved in this fight' against Ebola – UN envoy
Development cooperation in Mediterranean can help stem tide of forced migration – UN agency
Afghanistan: Security Council condemns attack on UK embassy vehicle
Botswana: UN expert calls for renewed 'nation-building' to celebrate rich diversity
Ahead of World AIDS Day, UN children's agency urges more investment, access to treatment
27 November
Structural reforms can help poorest countries break 'vicious' economic circle – new UN report
New UN-backed open-source tool will support community resilience-building
26 November
Ebola: UN crisis response mission opens new office in Mali
UN chief appoints panel on creating ‘technology bank’ for world’s poorest nations
Ritual dancing, bread-making among cultural practices added to UN heritage list
INTERVIEW: former UN official urges more transparent process to select Secretary-General
DR Congo: Security Council condemns massacres of civilians, attacks on peacekeepers
'Profoundly concerned' over violence in Libya, Security Council warns of possible sanctions
Obesity-related cancers on rise, especially in developed countries – UN
Kyrgyzstan: UN rights experts urge Parliament to withdraw anti-gay bill
UN rights experts urge US President Obama to release report on CIA torture allegations
25 November
Ban voices ‘deep concern’ over eruption of violence in Libya; urges return to dialogue
Sanctions are ‘effective’ method to build global stability, Security Council told
Syria: humanitarian efforts falling short, UN relief chief warns, calling for end to violence
Ebola: December 1 target for response may not be met in some areas of West Africa, UN reports
International community has duty to protect minorities, UN deputy chief tells Geneva forum
As number of South Sudanese refugees grows, UN relief official urges support to Ethiopia
UN rights chief concerned over 'disproportionate' killings of African-Americans by US police
UN sounds alarm to end ‘global pandemic’ of violence against women
Timor-Leste: UN expert warns dismissal of judicial officials may have ‘chilling effect’
Security Council extends UN mission in South Sudan through May 2015
Haiti: UN mission chief urges calm, respect for rights in wake of protests
Security Council extends UN Guinea-Bissau office for three months
UNESCO chief denounces murder of Somali radio journalist
Israel’s demolition of Palestinian homes ‘contrary to international law,’ UN experts warn

































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