Economy, Regs, & Taxes
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'We Can Make It Harder'
Obama's weekly address on the economy, and Hillary's lament on the same.
FCC Proposes New Net Neutrality Rules
The rules will allow the FCC vague power to decide just what ISPs should charge.
Ninth Circuit Gives Raisin Growers Sour Grapes
A New Deal raisin restriction wins the day; economy and raisin growers suffer.
Harry Reid's Tombstone for Keystone
The Senate has killed any chance the pipeline had in Congress to overcome administration delays.
Geithner Says He Was Told to Lie During Financial Panic
Former Treasury Secretary's book has created a buzz about recent history.
Take From the 'Rich,' Give to 'Poor' College Kid
Elizabeth Warrens wants student loan refinancing funded by the Buffett Rule.
'Unemployment Is Down,' but Did They Mention How Many Gave Up?
It isn't a good sign when 800,000 people leave the workforce.
The Economy Has a Pulse, but Only Barely
GDP growth has slowed to a crawl, all thanks to Obama's policies.
Supreme Court Approves EPA Power Play
Justices give the thumbs up to more regulatory power.
Prepare for Electricity Price Shocks
Barack Obama warned that prices would "necessarily skyrocket." He was right.
NYT Income Inequality Dezinfomatsia
Their "news analysis" on the middle class reads like any Obama campaign speech.
Earth Day, Ethanol and Keystone
Another report says ethanol is actually really bad while Keystone is delayed again.
Missouri Considers Right-to-Work Law
Despite GOP legislative control, it's been easier said than done.
The End of the Export-Import Bank?
Ex-Im subsidizes U.S. exports, but it's unnecessary and there's a move to shut it down.
NLRB Seeks Unprecedented Expansion of Union Power
The board is looking to give unions a veto over employer location decisions.
GM's Deadly Defect and the Politics of Government Ownership
CEO appears before Congress to answer for what looks like a cover-up before a recall.
For Once, an Energy Pivot in the Right Direction
Exporting natural gas to Europe could yield geopolitical benefits.
Health State Butts in on Cigarettes
Attorneys general put pressure on pharmacies to stop selling cigarettes.
They Even Regulate Transparency
Barack Obama has far surpassed his predecessors when it comes to regulation, and he's not transparent about it.