Economics
Will Dodd-Frank Trigger a New Financial Crisis?
A new book warns of the unintended consequences of the massive regulatory overhaul.
Against Government Debt
Thomas Jefferson's favorite economist had some harsh things to say about government borrowing
Riot Breaks Out in Detroit over Housing Voucher Shortage
3,000 to 4,000 people wait for only 1,000 Section 8 vouchers
NYC Public Advocate Wants Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
People shouldn't have to manage their own problems!
The Ron Paul Legacy
The libertarian Texas congressman has retired. Will his radical ideas stick around on Capitol Hill?
Report: Almost One Third of Homeowners Have No Mortgage
Responsibility not a forgotten science
Chicago's Mayor Rahm Emanuel Considers Privatizing Midway Airport
Named a panel to explore the option
Jerry Brown: California's Recovering, So Let's Spend, Spend, Spend!
Education and health spending on the rise, but those commitments still can't kill high-speed rail
U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in November, Sharp Economic Slowdown in 2012 Fourth Quarter
Deficit driven by imports of consumer goods, which may be a good sign
"Fix the Debt" Activists Lobby for Tax Breaks
Hot air coming from wind industry representatives
Federal Reserve May Trigger New Bubble with Bond Buys
Kansas City Reserve head uncomfortable with current actions
Feds Introduce Restrictive New Mortgage Rules
Having created the problem, they will "solve" the problem by treating people like idiots
Can Republicans Win a Government Shutdown?
Without a shutdown Republicans have no leverage to obtain anything useful from the White House.
Apple, Facebook, Microsoft Working on Privacy Initiative for App Developers
Will be run by a trade association for app developers
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Outlining New Mortgage Rules
To protect lenders and borrowers, the agency says. Curbing intervention in the housing market would do that better
AIG Decides Not to Join Lawsuit Against Government
Won't join former CEO's lawsuit that says AIG bailout was used as back door bailout of Wall Street
NHL Board Approves New Collective Bargaining Agreement
Players to vote Friday and Saturday
Calif. Teachers Retirement Fund Looks to Divest from Firearm Companies
Has investments in company that manufactures gun used in Sandy Hook shooting
