Economics
Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley Wants to Hike Gas Tax
Probably ought to take a hike instead
Detroit is in "Financial Emergency"
According to review team headed by Michigan State Treasurer Andy Dillon
American CEO Tells France to "Keep Your So-Called Workers"
Doesn't want a factory where workers only put in three hours a day
Anti-Austerity Strikes Hit Greece
Two largest unions call for workers to strike for 24 hours
Obama's Misguided Vision of Tax Reform
Reform should make the law simpler, not more complicated.
Greek President Warns of "Social Explosion"
Worried about what might happen if Greeks are asked to pay higher taxes
Employers Push for Tighter Definition of Full-Time Employee Under Health Law
Trying to escape some daunting new expenses
Obama's Immigration Plan Outlines Long Waiting Period For Citizenship
Undocumented workers will have to wait 13 years
Don't Look to States to Torpedo Obamacare
The program's incentives are perverse and irresistible
Tough Immigration Policy Also Hurts Americans
The unintended negative consequences of immigration crackdowns.
Penn State Bars Will Not Sell Alcohol on Feb. 23
Will be paid $5,000 each by a partnership in an attempt to stop binge drinking on "State Patty's Day"
Mandiant Report Fingers Chinese Army Unit as Source of Widespread Hacking
China naturally denies
Insurers May Not Participate in Health Exchanges
Strict rules make them likely money-losers
Hey Kids: Tonight You're Young, Tomorrow You're Unemployed
The Grammys, Obama's State of the Union, and What's Really Wrong with Today's Youth.
Renouncing Citizenship Becomes Increasingly Attractive for High Earners
America isn't so tempting anymore
The Climate and Energy State of the Union
How about a "balanced approach" to energy and climate policy?
U.S. and Switzerland Sign Tax Deal Erasing Financial Privacy
FATCA means Switzerland is no longer a refuge from Uncle Sam's sticky fingers