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Economy, Regs, & Taxes / September 25, 2014

Uncle Sam Picks Pockets, Sets New Rules Against Avoiding It

Some countries build walls to keep their people from leaving. Obama issues edicts.

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / September 19, 2014

Losing the Half-Century War on Poverty

We’ve spent an estimated $22 trillion trying to alleviate poverty with little to show for it.

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / September 17, 2014

U.S. Lagging Behind in the Race on Tax Policy

Tax Foundation ranks U.S. 32 of 34 nations on free market tax policies.

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / September 11, 2014

Another Way Taxpayers Were Fleeced by the ‘Stimulus’

A new study finds waste was rampant, but also government-approved exploitation.

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / September 8, 2014

That Same Old Tepid Job Growth

The August jobs report disappoints, but it’s in line with the “recovery.”

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / September 5, 2014

Renewing the Election-Year Push for a Minimum Wage Hike

It’s a winning populist strategy because the reality is hard to see.

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / September 4, 2014

By the Way, ObamaCare Is Killing Employer-Based Insurance

This isn’t an “oops” side effect of Obama’s health care plan – it was the plan all along.

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / August 28, 2014

Have It Your Way — Pay Less Taxes

Burger King is taking it’s own advice to “never miss a sweet deal.”

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / August 26, 2014

Economic Meltdown Leads to Justice Department’s Big Bank Shakedown

Fining Bank of America $16 billion for doing what Uncle Sam told it to do.

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / August 26, 2014

California’s Default Line

The latest earthquake in northern California is a metaphor for the state’s economy.

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / August 25, 2014

Survey Says ObamaCare Is a Job Loser

The health care law is costing jobs, creating campaign fodder and even ruining baseball.

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / August 21, 2014

Underestimating the Burden of Corporate Taxes

Some are claiming the corporate tax rate in the U.S. isn’t so bad after all.

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / August 20, 2014

Back-to-School Tuition Woes Highlight Bigger Education Problems

Most American families with students preparing to attend college worry how they can possibly pay the freight.

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / August 19, 2014

Anti-Capitalist Administration Makes for Tough Economic Sledding

The Great Recession was hard enough. Obama made it harder.

Economy, Regs, & Taxes / August 12, 2014

The Political Play Behind the Keystone Delay

With Obama, everything is politics, including the Keystone pipeline and Atlantic drilling.

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