EconomyCommentary
Cronyism on Display in Puerto Rico
Employees in Puerto Rico take home a smaller share of income than anywhere else in the U.S. But is this despite or because of the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Employees in Puerto Rico take home a smaller share of income than anywhere else in the U.S. But is this despite or because of the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Seven years after the housing market collapse, the housing market continued a lopsided recovery in 2015. Overall, the housing market was stalled by a combination… Read More
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New legislation aimed at regulating tax preparers has opponents of licensing and regulations warning that the new requirements would hinder competition and lead to increased… Read More
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The Federal Aviation Administration appeared unprepared to accommodate the flood of new drone owners during the holiday season after requiring that Americans register their drones before… Read More
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A forest fire on national parkland in Washington state in 2014 overtook a young black bear, seriously burning its front paws. This little bear, which… Read More
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According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), it has saved taxpayers from over $74 billion of would-be government waste since 2003. Federal watchdogs, like the… Read More
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Waving off pleas from the Austin chief of police and Travis County sheriff, the Austin City Council voted 9-2 on Friday morning to require drivers… Read More
EconomyNews
The IRS incorrectly issued more than $46 million in refunds for tax year 2013, government inspectors discovered. The Treasury Department released an internal audit Monday faulting a… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Chalk up another win for the San Antonio Spurs—another stadium deal at taxpayer expense. With $18 million from the city and Bexar County, the NBA… Read More
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If we were inclined to give out such an award, Pagedale, Mo., would be a leading contender for Nanny State of the Year. In this… Read More