Sure, $60 billion is a lot for a one state to demand from Uncle Sam, but New York likes to think big.
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New York’s Modest Ask: $60 Billion
Tag Archives: COVID-19
Crazed Talk About Double Dipping
The Treasury’s boss rails against double dipping in the tax pool, but he is the one taking the plunge.
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What They Knew, When They Knew It
While China fudged and suppressed information about a gathering pandemic, American attention was focused on impeachment.
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Too Many PPP Chefs
Treasury changed lawmakers’ recipe for small business financial aid, and the IRS added uncertainty to the pot.
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Midsummer Is Showtime For The Economy
Lockdowns are beginning to relax, but economic recovery cannot really begin until workers are ready to perform.
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Paycheck Protection, Round Two
Another round of the Paycheck Protection Program is about to get started, but this time public companies need not apply.
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A Pricey Made-In-China Label
China achieved economic power by being the world’s low-cost producer, but the made-in-China label carries a hidden price.
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Oil Going Nowhere
Comedian Henny Youngman never said “Take my oil – please!” But if he had lived long enough, he might have.
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Next Time, Skip The Middleman
When the federal government wants to hand out cash in a hurry, it should do so itself rather than rely on intermediaries.
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Going Home
Outlasting a pandemic is a little like making a 1,000-mile nonstop drive down Interstate 95.
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