We might have avoided a government shutdown (for now) but barring any last minute actions by Congress, we’re still on track to default on our
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Congress Whips Out Fat Pants As Sequestration Looms
The end of the world is coming. You’ve heard, haven’t you? On January 2, 2013, two fiscal storms – tax increases and sequestration – will
Read MoreWhat The VP Debate Didn’t Tell Us About Tax
Two minutes isn’t a lot of time to talk about taxes. It’s even less time when you’re trying to get in zingers and tout your
Read MoreWhat&’s Old Is New Again In Obama’s Budget Proposal
You don’t grow up as a middle child without learning a few tricks of the trade. One of the most notable: if you have something
Read MoreCBO Releases Updated Budget Outlook, Suggests Picture Improving
Kids, put on some good clothes and get in the car! We’re going out to celebrate! As it turns out, the country is only $1.28
Read MoreDo Americans Want To Pay Higher Taxes To Reduce Our Debt?
Do Americans want to pay higher taxes to pay down our debt? It depends on who you’re listening to. Much has been made of wealthy
Read MoreDebt Ceiling? What Debt Ceiling?
I’ve received a lot of emails lately asking me to explain what the debt ceiling is and what it really means. It seems that it’s
Read MoreZuckerberg May Not “Like” This on Facebook
On Wednesday, President Barack Obama went all social media on us, appearing at a “town hall” style meeting at offices in Facebook. The event, which
Read MoreLet’s Get Fiscal: Obama Proposes Budget
The deficit rag, oh yes the deficit rag! Those budget gaps can be a 12-digit drag! I’m telling you, that’s the deficit, they really made
Read MoreHow Green Was My Valley: Seattle Scraps Over Parking Tax
Seattle, long known as one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the US, may be facing some resistance in its efforts to green up the
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