President Obama spoke on tourism and touted the tourism in the US amounts up to trillions of dollars. The President said he encourages tourism by making the airport facilities more efficient; that the amount of time it takes to go through customs and duties will be shortened. Let us hope the tourists here in the States will enjoy safe trip in and out of our cities.
http://www.ustravel.org/government-affairs/travel-industry-economic-impact
Hundreds of protesters were arrested in Chicago for demanding raising the minimum wage at fast food restaurants. Raising the minimum wage indeed should help the economy; it helps people spend even more money. The inflation may follow, but the time gap between the hike and the price hikes, the economy would prosper. Sensible tactics for the economy. Moreover, the inflation will help offset the burden of the national debt.
The Russian President Putin warned ahead of the Presidential election on Sunday that Ukrainians are facing a all-out civil war. President Putin, however, at an economic forum declared that he would recognize the election results. NATO says its troops may be backing down. Meanwhile, there are reports of polling stations being attacked by pro-Russian rebels.