Australian State Wants To Slash Red Tape
Victoria has big plans to streamline and privatize, which might (hint, hint) be something others should consider
Law & Government
Texas Housing Agency Accused of Mismanagement
Under federal scrutiny for botching a $101 million program
Illinois Awaits Fallout After Pension Reform Fails
The state's credit rating and finances are on the line
Obama Continues Controversial Bush-Era Policies — and That's a Good Thing, Says Book
Hey, the executive is accountable, says former Justice Department apparatchik, Jack Goldsmith
California Still Refuses to Face Fiscal Reality
What the Golden State can learn from the Badger State
Speed Cameras Survive Maryland Court Challenge
The cameras may be illegal, but the law provides no cause of action
LA Considers Tax Increases, Pension Changes
Businesses don't want one, unions don't want the other. Guess which one threatens a "war?"
Democrats Look to Build on Rape Gaffe
GOP House candidates across the country are being linked to Akin
Deadline to Withdraw Passes: Akin Remains in Race
He said he wasn't going to quit, and he didn't.
Todd Akin Wants Your Forgiveness
"Used the wrong words in the wrong way and for that I apologize."
Judge Demands to Know Who Google Paid to Blog About Lawsuit
Google says they haven't paid anybody to write about scrap with Oracle, but judge doesn't buy it.
Presidency Gains Unilateral Appointment Power
Congress says, screw it. It was good enough for Augustus.
Caterpillar Workers Ending Three-Month Strike
Agree to pay freeze, switch from pensions to 401(k) program.
Illinois House Ejects Representative for Bribery
First time a house member has been tossed in more than a century.
Even in Bankruptcy, Unions Get Special Treatment
The pension-debt time bomb detonates in bankruptcy court.
Obamas' First Kiss Apparently Worthy of a Plaque
"On our first date, I treated her to the finest ice cream Baskin-Robbins had to offer, our dinner table doubling as the curb. I kissed her, and it tasted like chocolate."
Paul Ryan and the Real Enemy of Medicare
It's easy to improve health care if cost is no object. It's easy to reduce costs if you can tolerate worse health outcomes.
ACORN Worker Can Sue James O'Keefe for Illegal Recording
Former worker was fired due to famous video.
Florida Senate Race Critical to Determining Party Control
Nelson, Mack will be battling as GOP tries to take control of Senate.
California Bondholders Pay for Pension Explosions
Bankrupt cities halt payments to the bondholders who bought into its pension obligations
Worker Sues Disney for Hijab Prohibition
She was told she could not wear head scarf as part of uniform.
NFL Insurer Wants Nothing to Do with Concussion Lawsuits
Alterra America asks court to clear them from having to defend league.
California Congressman Abruptly Resigns
Democrat Dennis Cardoza to step down Wednesday, cites family concerns.
Congressional Primaries Today in Four States
Connecticut holds most expensive primary race in country.
$9B Shortage in Health Trust for South Carolina Workers
The health trust shortfall is in addition to the gap in the pension system for state retirees
Paul Ryan: Meet the New Second Fiddle, Same as the Old Second Fiddle
Mitt Romney selects a running mate.
Congress Isn't Gridlocked—It's Just Totally Irresponsible
Congress has effectively stopped work on serious legislation until after the election.
China's Water Polluted by Red Tape
Top-down bureaucracy hampers efforts to clean the water supply
Hawaii Sees Actual Race for Senate
First time since 1976 with no incumbent to keep in office.
Chimp Attack Victim Wants to Sue Connecticut
Asking for $150 million due to agency's refusal to seize privately owned animal.
As City Employee Numbers Drop in Chicago, Costs Go Up
Part 12,394 of an infinite-part series on public employee cost crises across the country.
Drumming Company Sues Fox News Personalities for Defaming Its Stupid Business
Drumming training was part of 2011 GSA conference in 2011 for $21,000.
Staff of Former Congressman Faces Fraud Charges
Michigan AG accuses four of altering petitions for Democratic rep.'s re-election campaign.
Post Office Reports $5.2 billion in Third Quarter Losses
Blame laid on actually having to fund retiree benefits in advance rather than hiding them.
