Alan Simpson Calls Out His Fellow Republicans
Alan Simpson is imparting wisdom to his fellow Republicans. I doubt they will listen.
Illinois To Solve Medicaid Deficit By Hoping People Smoke More
Illinois wants to solve its Medicaid problem by hoping its citizens smoke more cigarettes.
What Happens If All The Bush Tax Cuts Expire?
Here’s why nobody in Washington will allow the Bush Tax Cuts to expire.
Democratic Senators Unleash Tax Vendetta Against Eduardo Saverin
Eduardo Saverin has become a political whipping boy.
The Death Of Occupy Wall Street? It Sure Seems Like It
All the available evidence suggest that the Occupy movement has fizzled away into virtual nothingness.
New Jersey Taking “Unused” Gift Card Balances After Two Years
Keep that gift card in your wallet too long and the government may come for it.
Study: Buffett Rule Would Generate Less Than $3 Billion Per Year In Revenue
What happens when political pandering substitutes for serious fiscal policy.
White House Corporate Tax Plan Leaves Much To Be Desired
The Obama Administration introduced a corporate tax reform plan that doesn’t go nearly far enough.
CBO Forecast: Trillion Dollar Deficits, Slow Growth, And High Unemployment
The latest projections from Congressional Budget Office are sobering to say the least.
The Impeachment Crisis Of 2015?
Could things possibly get worse on Capitol Hill? Grover Norquist seems to relish the possibility.
The Truth About The So-Called “Buffett Rule”
On it’s own, the so-called “Buffett Rule” is unlikely to do much to reduce the deficit.
Mitt Romney’s Tax Returns: Much Ado About Very Little
The reaction to the release of Mitt Romney’s tax returns is about what you’d expect.
Should Presidential Candidates Be Expected To Release Their Tax Returns?
There’s no law requiring Presidential candidates to release their tax returns. Should they be expected to do it anyway?
The House Republicans Lost Because They Deserved To Lose
Thanks to their own ineptitude, House Republicans suffered a big defeat this week. They totally deserved it.
Mitch McConnell Pulls The Rug Out From Under The House GOP On Payroll Tax Cut
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has set the House GOP adrift.
Republicans Turning On Their Own Amidst Payroll Tax Fiasco
Some Republicans are starting to realize just how badly the House GOP has messed up this time.
How The House Republicans Completely Mishandled The Payroll Tax Cut Debate
The House GOP doesn’t seem to have any idea what it’s doing right now.
Poll: Americans Want Free Stuff
A shocking new polls shows that most Americans would like to receive Social Security and not pay for it.
Blaming Grover Norquist
Grover Norquist has become the target of blame for problems that are far more deep than just one man.
Herman Cain Was Against A National Sales Tax Before He Was For It
Less than a year ago, Herman Cain was denouncing a tax plan that is remarkably similar to the one he now advocates.
The Utter Folly Of Herman Cain’s “9-9-9” Plan
Now that he’s a top tier candidate, it’s hard to see how Herman Cain’s tax plan can withstand serious scrutiny.
Polls Indicate Strong Public Support For President Obama’s Jobs And Tax Proposals
The public supports the Presidents tax plans, but will that matter on Election Day?
