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America can square its fiscal circle

American voters want more public services than they are willing to pay for. That is the country’s fiscal problem in one sentence. When it comes to public finance, the “live now, pay later” mentality that caused the economic collapse still prev…

[ More ] February 1st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Blogs |

Obama pleads for civility, cooperation

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!President Barack Obama escalates his appeal for politicians and voters alike to settle differences without tearing each other apart.
 

[ More ] January 29th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Politics |
 

Oregon says yes to taxing wealthy, businesses

Oregon has set aside its history of shooting down tax increases on statewide ballots, with voters endorsing higher taxes amid a brutal economic slump.
 

[ More ] January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Politics |

Republican mailer mimics census form

The Republican Party seeks input and money from GOP voters with a letter that looks a lot like it’s coming from the U.S. Census Bureau.

[ More ] January 26th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Politics |
 

Analysis: More campaign ads — and maybe confusion

There’ll be a lot more special-interest money in political campaigns. And maybe even more confusion for voters trying to sort out who is behind the increasing clamor of TV messages.
 

[ More ] January 22nd, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Politics |

Siena poll shows Paterson’s favorability rising

Gov. David Paterson’s popularity increased for the third straight month, but his job performance rating remains low and most New York voters prefer someone else as their next governor, a Siena Research Institute survey rele ased Monday said.

[ More ] January 19th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Politics |