by Robert Borosage | Jan 23, 2012 | Blog, Economy
The following was originally published by Politico ‘This is a defining time for America,” says Mitt Romney. President Barack Obama, he argues, wants to turn America into a “European-like entitlement society” in which “government provides...
by Sam Pizzigati | Jan 22, 2012 | Blog
Changes in state tax laws now encourage America’s awesomely affluent to create “perpetual” trusts for their heirs. The combination of these new laws and new technology, legal scholars are warning, now allows the “dead hand” of the past to rule over the living. In...
by Dave Johnson | Jan 20, 2012 | Blog
There is breaking news from Capitol Hill, negotiators have dropped the anti-union language for votes to start a union. Republicans were insisting that no-shows be counted as "No" votes. Delta's check must have been mailed late. AP: Compromise boosts prospects for FAA...
by | Jan 20, 2012 | Blog, Making it in America
If you want to win a bet next Tuesday, wager your friends that President Obama will say “Made in America” in the State of the Union address. It’s the closest you’ll ever get to a sure thing. “Made in America” is a wildly popular notion across the political spectrum....
