President Obama Supports Mandatory Voting, And He’s Wrong To Do So
President Obama thinks that it would be a good idea if everyone were forced to vote. He’s wrong, and his idea is most likely unconstitutional.
Job Openings Up 50 Percent, Hiring Up 5 Percent
A lot of new jobs are being advertised but not many people are being hired to fill them. Peter Orszag doesn’t know why.
Jack Lew’s Bonus
There’s an innocent explanation for giving a huge bonus to a financial exec going into government. And it still stinks.
Peter Orszag: The Only Way To Save The Postal Service Is To Privatize it
The President’s former Budget Director joins the ranks of those calling for Postal privatization.
Medicare Spending Has Slowed Significantly Under Obama
For the past 18 months, Medicare spending has slowed down considerably – especially compared to the private sector.
Peter Orszag and the Corruption Inherent in the System
Peter Orszag, President Obama’s first budget director, is headed to Citigroup and a multimillion dollar salary.
Gingrich Draws Fire For Remarks About Obama’s “Kenyan Worldview”
Newt Gingrich is drawing fire for his comments about that the President has a “Kenyan world view.” But, will Newt every pay the price for his inflammatory rhetoric ? Don’t count on it.
Boehner To Obama: Fire Your Economic Advisers
House Minority John Boehner is getting a lot of attention for calling for mass firings at the White House. The real news, though, is that his speech is shifting the focus of the political conversation back to the economy. Which is just what the GOP needs.
