Treasure the Memories
Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill says he's leaving the job in the next few weeks. Hurray! The guy never quite got the hang of the position and one of his latest endeavors was to push the U.S. toward the adoption of a value-added tax.
What a great Christmas present for the nation -- assuming his replacement isn't even worse.
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Don't worry Jeff, given the current administration's commitment to the free market, the replacement will be.