Politically Motivated Investment Guidelines Making Bad Public Pension Programs Worse
Even as funds lose money, leaders call for decisions based on politics, not success
Law & Government
Economists Say Government Hurts Economy With Policy Uncertainty
Businesses stay on the sidelines rather than risk a shifting environment
Congressional Dems Say No to Letting White House Steer Sequester Cuts
It's the legislature's job, they argue
Court to Rule Whether Ex. Sen Craig's Defense Was "Official Business"
Used campaign funds to defend against charge of soliciting sex in airport bathroom stall
Bernanke Defends Fed's Asset Purchases
Made the comments while testifying before the Senate Banking Committee
Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced in the House of Representatives
Would block federal interference in the states that legalize medical pot
GOP Senator Says Boehner May Lose Speakership
Wisconsin's Ron Johnson says if the speaker agrees to new tax revenues his job could be on the line
US Seeks Maximum Fine for BP Oil Spill
New Orleans trial will determine extent of civil liability
Ashley Judd Heading to DC to Speak on Birth Control
May be a possible Senate candidate in Kentucky
California Legislators Propose 2,000 New Bills
Bet the word "restraint" doesn't show up in many of them.
Obama Asks Governors to Help Stop Sequester
They're all too busy trying to keep their state pensions from going broke
Boomers May Be Better Prepared for Retirement Than Feared
There's hope for America's worst generation
As Sequester Approaches, Governors Want Control of Federal Funds
Want more discretion on how they can spend money they're getting from D.C.
Rep. Amash Introduces Bill to Make Legislation Easier to Understand
The words "good luck" come to mind
Sen. Shelby Announces Support for Hagel Nomination
Had originally voted against bringing nomination to a vote
Sen. Graham Lists Drone Death Toll at 4,700
No indication how many of them are innocent of any wrong-doing
Why Republicans Are Bungling the Sequestration Debate
Republicans in Congress lack a narrative to counter further government spending.
2012 a Terrible Year for Illinois Public Pension Returns
Two out of five plans lost money. None reached as high as 1 percent on returns.
The Push For a Higher Minimum Wage Ignores Economic Reality
The push for minimum wage ignores low income earners.
Investors Sue to Stop Heinz Takeover
Say deal undervalues company in order to benefit insiders
Michigan Rep. Wants Audit of Stimulus-Funded Energy Projects
How much money is going to waste?
Sandi Jackson Joins Husband in Pleading Guilty
Couple accused of siphoning money from campaign for personal spending
Obama's Failing Plan to Provide a "College Scorecard"
The Obama administration fails to provide real criteria for college rankings
Dems Want Congress Back to Stop Sequester
Something about sleeping in beds they've made seems appropriate
Donald Trump Threatens to Sue "Dump Trump" Organizer
For trying to interfere with his business relationship with Macy's
Anti-Austerity Strikes Hit Greece
Two largest unions call for workers to strike for 24 hours
Don't Look to States to Torpedo Obamacare
The program's incentives are perverse and irresistible
Alan Simpson Warns of Failed Presidency if Obama Doesn't Deal With Entitlements "Honestly"
Former senator co-chaired President Obama's deficit-reduction commission
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.
The Climate and Energy State of the Union
How about a "balanced approach" to energy and climate policy?
