War Tax, U.S. Budget, and Afghanistan
December 14, 2009
As the administration finds itself caught between Republicans and factions of their own party over the future of the war in Afghanistan, a wide range of issues have managed to shoot off this central lightning rod to form their own perfect storms in our nation's capital. Full article...
Reforming Healthcare Reform
August 23, 2009
Nearing the end of the August recess, Congress has been fighting both for and against the President's healthcare reform plan. While the plan has good intentions, it is impractical for many reasons. Full article...
Health Care Tax: The What and Why
June 15, 2009
Much has been made lately of a plan that may or may not be in the works (depends whom you ask) to pay for President Obama's ambitious universal health care plan. Most of the talk on the issue stems from the first question asked about it: How is it going to be paid for? Full article...
Despite Claims, Progressive Income Tax Keeps Taxes Low
October 30, 2008
With the campaigns winding down and a steady focus on the economy, the progressive income tax system that is used in the U.S. has come under fire recently as a form of socialism, a suddenly popular facet of discussion. Full article...
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