Archive for Government
Regulating the internet still a bad idea at the state level
The panic over federal legislation regulating the Internet is over, but now states are jumping on the bandwagon. As with many things, Arizona seems to want to be “first”. A bill has worked its way through both houses of Arizona’s legislature giving the state …
Grijalva, Pastor file amicus brief against their own state’s law
”The framers of the Constitution vested that authority to determine how immigration law is enforced. Otherwise, you’re allowing Arizona to usurp Congress’ authority through SB 1070,” Grijalva said.
Grijalva said he will argue that the Supreme Court should uphold the 9th Circuit Court of …
Salmon hooked to fuel mandates
On March 1, 2009, a “green” company owned by a hedge fund hired former Rep. Matt Salmon as a lobbyist. MileageMatrix attempted to promote the use of its products by hiring top political operatives to go to Washington and advocate for “improving the energy …
Big Whiff: Details of Obama’s 2013 Budget
Yesterday, President Obama released his fiscal year 2013 budget proposal. Unfortunately, this budget request doubles-down on the same failed policies which have made the economy worse under President Obama. This budget includes the most government spending in history, the biggest tax increase in American history, …
Athens burns as Greece struggles to implement spartan budget
Athens, reputed to be the origin of democracy, is in the 21st century a pariah of the worst extremes of what government by the welfare state can do for an economy. Civilization has ground to a halt as as the irate, impoverished population spasms in …
Obama budget: More Debt, More Doubt, Fewer Jobs
Reports Show President’s Budget Is Loaded With Same Failed ‘Stimulus’ Spending & Small Business Tax Hikes
The budget crafted by President Obama last year was widely panned as a threat to job growth. And based on the reports, it looks like we’re in for more …
Quayle Responds to Obama’s Latest Budget Bust
WASHINGTON (DC) – Congressman Ben Quayle released the following statement regarding the release of President Obama’s proposed FY 2012 budget:
“President Obama has already added trillions to the national debt, but he’s not done drowning us in red ink yet. Far from keeping his promise …
Gosar Denounces President Obama’s Budget Plan
WASHINGTON, DC –Congressman Paul Gosar D.D.S (R-AZ), issued the following statement in response to the release of President Obama’s 2013 Budget proposal:
Congressman Gosar said, “In the 3.8 trillion dollar 2013 Budget proposal released by the White House this morning, President Obama offers more of the …
Bad news from the CBO on taxes, jobs, and wages
In the previous post, we pointed out how the Republicans made some strides in slowing spending. That was good news, but it’s not all good news.
First, the taxes. According to the CBO . . .
