Let’s back up a little bit before we get to the list… A few weeks ago in Denver I had the opportunity for some up close and personal time with the Occupy movement, and what I saw was about what
by John Nolte1 Dec 2011, 5:31 PM PST0
From the Associated Press: General Motors will buy Chevrolet Volts back from any owner who is afraid the electric cars will catch fire, the company’s CEO said Thursday. In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, CEO Dan Akerson insisted
by Publius1 Dec 2011, 1:17 PM PST0
This month’s nannies include drug warriors who are hyping fears about “digital” drugs (i.e. not actual physical substances) and fat warriors who are using a talking plate (introducing Mandometer!) to pester chubby folks into eat properly. But this month’s top
by Reason TV1 Dec 2011, 12:56 PM PST0
The blockbuster revelations in Big Peace editor Peter Schweizer’s Throw Them All Out about Congressional insider trading have prompted vigorous calls for reform from various lawmakers. First, Texas governor and presidential candidate Rick Perry spoke out against the now-legal practice
by Publius1 Dec 2011, 11:32 AM PST0
MILWAUKEE – The sky is falling. Hell’s freezing over. Well, almost. The Milwaukee school board has decided to invoke Act 10 and cut labor costs, without permission from its large and influential teachers union. Welcome to the real world of
by Education Action Group1 Dec 2011, 10:19 AM PST0
[audio: http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets120111.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech discuss the departure of Don Berwick from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, his controversial views on government
by The New Ledger1 Dec 2011, 9:47 AM PST0
From National Journal: Here’s a telling sign of how much President Obama’s fortunes have changed since 2008 — a leading Democratic Congressional recruit is now attacking aRepublican congressman for supporting the president. Former Ohio Democratic congressman Charlie Wilson, who was
by Publius1 Dec 2011, 8:41 AM PST0
With the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee set to begin congressional insider trading hearings today, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, whose husband trades stock options, has proposed a bill that would legalize, not ban, insider trading by members of Congress.
by Wynton Hall1 Dec 2011, 7:51 AM PST0
Back in September, I posted a flowchart showing how the current tax system is biased against saving and investment. Simply stated, the federal government largely leaves you unmolested if you consume your after-tax income, but there are as many as
by Dan Mitchell1 Dec 2011, 7:13 AM PST0
To date Barack Obama, the dispenser of hope and change and the presiding officer over the least transparent presidency in history, has claimed he only learned about Fast and Furious earlier this year. However, with each new document dump Obama’s
by AWR Hawkins1 Dec 2011, 6:04 AM PST0
While addressing a gathering of the international communist front World Federation of Democratic Youth, in Lisbon Portugal, November 10, 2011, Young Communist League USA organizer Lisa Bergmann, boasted of communist leadership in the US “Occupy” movement and their desire to
by Trevor Loudon1 Dec 2011, 4:41 AM PST0
The OccupyLA camp left behind more than 30 tons of trash. Classy.
by Publius1 Dec 2011, 12:01 AM PST0