Politicians often point to the success of America’s middle class as a barometer for the health of the broader American economy. On Sept. 29, the West Virginia Republican Party tweeted, “Thanks to President Trump and Republican policies, middle-class income rose to a record level in 2017 as the strong economy lifted […]
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Energy production — particularly coal production — has long been an integral part of West Virginia’s economy. During the 2016 presidential campaign, President Donald Trump vowed to send coal miners back to work and end the regulations on carbon emissions sought by President Barack Obama. Coal-producing states, particularly West Virginia, […]
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Like many politicians, President Donald Trump often refers to economic growth to gauge the success of his policies. And one of the most common yardsticks politicians use is gross domestic product, which is the sum of all economic activity in a geographical unit, such as a country or a state. […]
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President Donald Trump often touts job growth on his watch as one of his top accomplishments in office. State Republican party organizations have followed his lead. The West Virginia Republican Party tweeted on Aug. 8, 2018, that “the American economy is continuing its longest monthly streak of job growth in history, with […]
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