A $1 trillion coin offers free-spending politicians a convenient way to put the Federal Reserve in their pocket.
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Tag Archives: Congress
The Emergency Bill That Lacked An Emergency
When rushing disaster relief through Congress, remember to “measure twice, cut once.”
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American Infighting Creates Opening For Cyberspies
Feuding between business and the Obama administration torpedoed a cybersecurity bill in the Senate. We’ve got to do better.
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A Witch Hunt Comes Up Empty
News flash: Witches did not cause the financial meltdown. Neither did Goldman Sachs.
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The Naked Truth About Congressional Silliness
Don’t blame politicians and policymakers for our economic woes. Blame Ralph Lauren.
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Bipartisanship On Sugar Isn’t Very Sweet
Bipartisanship isn’t always sweet, especially when it comes to the politics of sugar.
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Today’s Guest Commentator: Barack Obama
Our guest columnist, fresh from his second inauguration, makes the case against raising the debt ceiling.
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