A double thumbs down, was the response of markets and analysts to the June jobs report, which was released last Friday. The Dow Jones Industrials fell 223 points (or 2.6%), and many economists who had been getting more hopeful became more bearish on the outlook for the economy. More...

 

Europe's Free Health Care
Has a Hefty Price Tag

As President Obama pushes to overhaul the American health care system, the role of government is at the heart of the debate. In Europe, it's a given.

The concept of free, state-run health care has been enshrined in Europe for generations. Europeans have built health systems so inclusive that even illegal immigrants are entitled to free treatment beyond just emergency care. Europeans have some of the world's best hospitals, and have made great strides in fighting problems like obesity and heart disease. More...