It’s in neither party’s interest to cut a deal now
Budget
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
Unorthodoxies
Could Israel’s new coalition get the ultra-Orthodox to go to work? Not by Netanyahu’s methods.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
A New Kind of Gold Standard?
The Missouri House gives preliminary support for a bill to designate gold and silver coins as legal tender. And it’s hardly the only state considering such legislation.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Does Congress Even Need to Pass a Budget?
The last time the U.S. passed a real budget was in 1997. Does this mean we don’t need one?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Romney Takes On the Rich!
Or at least one of their tax deductions
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Romney’s Not-So Secret Plan
Reporters overhear the former Massachusetts’ private speech, but the leaked policies don’t amount to much
Posted inEconomic Policy
Top Ten Tax Facts
Think you know a lot about government revenue? Think again.
Posted inEconomic Policy
With Corporate Taxes, Less Is More
The federal government can lower rates for companies while increasing revenue.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Read My Lips: Fairer Taxes
Six ways to restore balance to our broken system
