My father used to say “If you received your whole paycheck each week, then had to give Uncle Sam what they take, it would infuriate you.” But the government makes it very simple for you. They have your employer take ...
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America’s Need For A New Military Strategy
The United States spends $711 billion on defense spending every year—more than three times the spending of China, the country with the second-highest budget for defense. This isn’t new spending, either; the United States has a long history of dumping ...
Read More »Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill Becomes Pork-Filled Christmas Present
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hurricane Sandy and the aftermath of its destruction may prove to be one giant Christmas present for people far removed from New York and New Jersey. President Obama’s $60.4 billion request for Hurricane Sandy relief includes federal ...
Read More »Consumers Lower Debt Levels Despite Government Stimulus
The government wants Americans to spend, spend, spend – but the average consumer is over it. Instead of doing what the government wants, millions of consumers are doing what’s best for their own lives: they’re taking a hard look ...
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