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Rand Paul 2016: Fight Against Tax-Haven Bill Could Hint At Presidential Run

Maxime Fischer-Zernin in Taxes 1 week ago

Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is blocking a bill cracking down on offshore tax havens in an attempt to stop the IRS from developing a database of Americans' financial assets.

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Fiscal Cliff 2013: Taxmageddon Could Cause Another Deep Recession in America

Rebecca McCartney in Taxes 6 months ago

Obama is expected to address the issue of the “fiscal cliff” which the U.S. is currently moving closer to. But what is the “fiscal cliff”? And, what impact will it have?

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The Hostess, Walmart Debate: Do Unions Kill Business or Build Stronger Industry 6 months ago

Self-Serving Union Bosses Bankrupted Hostess — And Hurt the Middle Class in Doing So

by Joel Griffith

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Why Unions Are Not to Blame For the Death of the Twinkie

by Lilly O'Donnell

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President Obama Speech Last Night: Obama Lies About the Auto Bailout

Daniel Ikenson in Jobs 8 months ago

The Obama administration didn't save the auto industry, it damaged it along with several important institutions vital to capitalism's proper functioning.

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Austerity 2013: How Cuts to Education Could Violate Human Rights

Chris Papanikolaou in Budget 4 months ago

Austerity has been defining the European political agenda for the past couple of years. Shall we consider our right to culture violated when the cultural sector is placed on the chopping block?

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Fiscal Cliff 2013: These Fiscal Crises Are Even Worse

Rick Mathews in National Debt 6 months ago

The fiscal cliff pales in comparison to the insolvency of quickly pending for our entitlement programs. But this doesn't need to be our future. Simpson-Bowles offers a way out.