Executive Excess

Fast Food Giants Gorge on Subsidies

Posted on 2013-12-03 by HumboldtDems

Thanks to a loophole that subsidizes CEO pay, McDonald’s, Yum Brands, Wendy’s, Burger King, Domino’s, and Dunkin’ Brands trimmed $64 million from their tax bills in 2011 and 2012. By Sarah Anderson The fast food industry is notorious for handing out lean

House GOP Gives Runaway CEO Pay Gets a Free Pass

Posted on 2013-07-08 by HumboldtDems

The House Financial Services Committee has just moved to repeal the only statutory provision now on the books that puts real heat on overpaid top executives. — by Sam Pizzigati Only 10% of Americans now have confidence in Congress, Gallup informs us.

Podcasts

Business Forward — Looking to make a difference but don’t see how you can have an impact on your own? Business Forward helps tens of thousands of business leaders brief policymakers on how best to accelerate the economy and create jobs.
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The Rachel Maddow Show — Rachel Maddow works with unmatched rigor and resolve to explain our complex world and deliver news in a way that’s illuminating and dynamic, connecting the dots to make sense of complex issues.
The Oath w/Chuck Rosenberg — Listen in on revealing conversations with fascinating men and women who took an oath to serve our nation and that exemplify what is best about our country: integrity, civility, service, humility, and collective responsibility.

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