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Lots of news this week!
10 reasons why Panama needs the canal expansion
http://m1e.net/c?88452906-MNtI.a9I38tKs%404274946-NAn0zynB29O/g
As most readers of this blog know, I have been rather outspoken against the canal expansion project and the obvious flaws in the economic aspects of the project.
Just how big is the U.S. deficit? Check this out.
http://m1e.net/c?88452906-FY68mRewdOgaQ%404274947-IC/L9G/V0PgGk
With all the numbers being thrown out today concerning the U.S. deficit and national debt it's getting increasingly difficult to wrap your mind around just how bad things really are.
Immigration delays are #1 complaint from foreigners
http://m1e.net/c?88452906-OHZKw8v9xaIRQ%404274948-Hydjl8wBEgjrc
Being the number one issue of complaint is not because it is the first thing that must be done in order to take advantage of the benefits Panama has to offer.
Boquete coffee fortunes down this year
http://m1e.net/c?88452906-CXhZF9I8rY.bY%404274949-sqYKw5zI7e6Y2
Due mostly to bad weather, Panama's tiny but important specialty coffee business is down significantly. But will be back!
Panama FTA is more about Fair trade than Free trade
http://m1e.net/c?88452906-Y0Dzwj6H.VGXM%404274950-PhrkSfaY9DzSU
When it comes to the Panama Free Trade Agreement, President Obama is being torn between helping certain companies acquire additional overseas business and keeping labor unions and politicians against tax havens happy.
Simpsons take on Ayn Rand
http://m1e.net/c?88452906-OWWupcn4LrWBU%404274951-dS2oYZ/ggTp2Y
I stumbled on this the other day and could not help but want to share the chuckles.
Update on apartment rental rates in Panama City
http://m1e.net/c?88452906-mZRwTvDggGBxA%404274952-tREqTTdUiEIUY
A little over a 6 weeks ago, I posted a spam email I receive on apartment rentals available in Panama City. This is only one company and I don't know anything more about them than what they put on their email and website.
Obama reverses direction and withdraws Panama Free Trade Agreement
http://m1e.net/c?88452906-Wl5G2n3PpChzU%404274953-bPKd2eCOY.X1g
In an abrupt reversal of policy, the Obama administration withdrew the Panama Free Trade Agreement (FTA) from consideration in the U.S. Congress today just as the Senate was about to hold hearings.
Senator John Kerry joins the fight to turn up the heat on Panama
http://m1e.net/c?88452906-AC9yG9IjwX4iQ%404274954-MkRzbpdQGKy9g
The U.S. Senate is considering the U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today during Finance Committee hearings and Senator John Kerry has penned an article on the Politico web site outlining his goal to close down the evil tax havens (like Panama).
Senator Carl Levin attacks the U.S. - Panama Free Trade Agreement
http://m1e.net/c?88452906-vy4f8GfKx6bTo%404274955-kINAHFYWu5cPA
The U.S. - Panama Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been an on again, off again process for nearly two years.
Boquete has the world's best coffee, but it is worth it?
http://m1e.net/c?88452906-7yBsTEqi2mD8k%404274956-JhNNhzTLpgEuA
I came across a fascinating article on the web site of the Guardian newspaper from the U.K. describing a recent coffee auction in Boquete.
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