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November 17, 2009
Are the Blue Dogs Fiscal Conservatives?
It’s time to expose the lie that the Blue Dog Democrats—a coalition of 52 supposedly fiscally conservative House Democrats—are concerned about federal spending and the budget.
November 3, 2009
Would the Real ‘Biggest Tax Increase in History’ Please Stand Up?
Most politicians would wince at being accused of trying to push the biggest tax increase in U.
October 27, 2009
Does Anyone Care about the Constitution?
Has Washington completely abandoned any effort to stay within the parameters established by the U.
October 22, 2009
All Tricks, No Treats
With all the political tricks flying around Washington this week you’d think it was Halloween, but we still have more than a week to go.
October 13, 2009
The Stimulus We Need
Eight months ago, when the Democrats and the administration rammed through the $787 billion stimulus package, the public was lectured that the massive spending bill was needed to “save or create” jobs and stop the rise in unemployment.
October 6, 2009
The Future Is Here
Here’s another casualty of the economic downturn: Social Security.
September 29, 2009
The Sweet Tax
Advocates of the national health care overhaul scrambling to raise the taxes to pay for it have floated the idea of imposing federal excise taxes on soda, fruit juice, and similar drinks.
September 22, 2009
Does Washington Understand How Taxes Work?
Like all of the Democrats trying to push through health care reform with no way of paying for it, Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) has been on a quest to find new revenue for his plan.
September 8, 2009
A Penny Saved Is a Penny Not Taxed
President Obama wants to make some changes to the current 401(k) regulations in an effort to make it easier for people to sign up for the plans and thereby save more for the future.