In Pictures: What Costs More? Life or Taxes?
As the saying goes, there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. Given that fact, it’s worth taking a look at how much… Read More
Articles by Mike Brownfield
Why Bush Isn’t Responsible for Today’s Debt Crisis
We get it, the last thing President Obama wants is to be blamed for is the nation’s growing debt—or anything else, actually. But the statute… Read More
Morning Bell: What Tax Day Could Feel Like in 2013
In addition to today being Tax Day, it’s also, coincidentally, “Tax Freedom Day” — meaning that it has taken from January 1 until now for… Read More
Picture This: The Buffett Rule vs. Obama’s Budget
President Obama says his “Buffett Rule” — which imposes higher taxes on wealthy Americans and job creators — will help “stabilize our debt and deficits… Read More
Morning Bell: Tax Gimmicks, Tax Doom
The U.S. Senate could vote today on the gimmicky distraction known as the Buffett Rule — President Obama’s plan to raise taxes on wealthy Americans… Read More
VIDEO: Condoleezza Rice Speaks on American Exceptionalism at Heritage
For those who think the United States should withdraw from the world stage, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has a message: America is exceptional… Read More
Morning Bell: North Korea’s Rogue Missile Launch
In defiance of international pressure, North Korea last night launched a long range missile, underscoring the belligerent regime’s continuing threat to U.S. interests and regional… Read More
Can You Find Nancy Pelosi in this Picture?
Back in July 2006, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA) appeared at a gas station in Washington, D.C., to draw attention to the high price… Read More
Morning Bell: The Internet Taxes that Could Be Coming
If you’ve ever bought anything on the Internet, over the phone, or from a catalog, you might have noticed that when you buy from some… Read More
VIDEO: Santelli Speaks the Truth on Obama’s Buffett Rule
Back in February 2009, CNBC’s Rick Santelli launched a nationwide firestorm when he spoke out from the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade about… Read More
