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Bankers vs. Everyone
Submitted on 5.11.2010
Libertarian Ron Paul’s “Audit the Fed” movement has gained the support of socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and conservative Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.). At the same time, anarchists in Greece riot against fiscal austerity measures, while organs of the strongest government on the planet—namely, the U.S. Justice Department and SEC—accuse Goldman Sachs of skullduggery.
Democrats dreamin' -- a public demanding tax hikes
Submitted by Steven Greenhut on 5.9.2010
California's Assembly Democrats want you to be part of the state's budget solution, which is how they are touting a series of live budget forums across the state. One took place Saturday in San Diego and the next one is scheduled May 13 in the Bay Area city of Albany.
Spending will confine Americans to debtors’ prison
Submitted on 5.8.2010
The Congressional Budget Office recently updated its estimates of the fiscal impact of the Obama administration’s proposals. The results are breathtaking, and show that the federal government is making a great leap forward into the red. While there is still time, taxpayers should be asking some tough questions.
High taxes choke off jobs for Rhode Islanders
Submitted by Jason Clemens on 5.7.2010
Rhode Island is still struggling with unemployment, a sluggish economic recovery, and increasing worker anxiety. It’s worthwhile to understand how tax policies generated on Smith Hill are hurting a state the recession has hit particularly hard.
Kansas needs better lobbying laws
Submitted by Jason Clemens, Julie Kaszton on 5.7.2010
Recent scandals, out-of-control spending and ongoing fiscal crises have all boosted interest in lobbying. Much of the new interest, understandably, is targeted on Washington, D.C. More scrutiny should trickle down to states that need it, such as Kansas.
Referendum on unions in OC
Submitted by Steven Greenhut on 5.7.2010
Voters in North Orange County on June 8 will fill the Fourth Supervisorial District seat vacated by Chris Norby when he was elected to the state Assembly to replace Mike Duvall, of sex-scandal fame.
The Silicon Lining
Submitted on 5.1.2010
Given California’s harsh business climate, it’s remarkable that entrepreneurs still flock to Silicon Valley, Sonia Arrison wryly observes.
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