Romney plan touts collective delusion of energy abundance
Talk of `energy independence' is more political pandering than a realistic energy outlook.
View ArticleWhat the election could mean for tax rates
A look at tax rates alone may not tell the whole story.
View ArticleWhy 47% — or 46% — of Americans pay no income tax
Mitt Romney's claims about those who don't pay income tax needs some context.
View ArticleEnergy comes up early in presidential debates (Updated)
Just minutes into the debate, the candidates delved into their policies for energy. President Obama mentioned it first, saying he favored increasing domestic oil and natural gas production and noted...
View ArticleWhy snuffing Big Bird won’t balance the budget
As a challenger, it's easy to throw out these sorts of projections, and there's a place for discussing the wisdom of subsidizing things like public broadcasting and the arts. But let's not pretend it's...
View ArticleA few more thoughts about drilling on federal lands
Obama's "use it or lose it policy" has always been more political show than effective policy.
View ArticleThe fiscal cliff looms as president re-elected
Recent market gains may begin to fade as the economic reality of what still needs to be done begins to sink in with investors.
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