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Book Review: “Comeback America: Turning the Country Around and Restoring Fiscal Responsibility” by David M. Walker

May 4, 2011 by

As the former comptroller general of the United States, David Walker knows a little about the fiscal workings of the modern federal government. For fifteen years, he served under both Republican and Democratic presidents from Reagan to Clinton to the Bushes), and had a unique opportunity to call into question the decisions that have lead […]

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Utah still missing a permanent federal prosecutor?

April 19, 2011 by

When will Utah get a permanent U.S. Attorney? If you recall, Utah has been without an appointed federal prosecutor since the last one, Brett Tolman a Republican appointee, stepped down in January of 2010. At the time, Rep. Jim Matheson‘s choice for the job, David Schwendiman, had been rebuffed and rumors floated that a Republican–Scott […]

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Art Imitates Life: Senator To Propose New Internet Sales Tax

April 15, 2011 by

Today is Tax Day, and Atlas Shrugged is out this weekend. It’s a tale of what happens when government tries to be all things to all people (and, in consequence, grows in proportion and negative effect). True to form, one politician is expected to propose a tax on one of the most popular business models […]

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“Do what I say (pass my budget), not what I do (ignore your budget).”

April 5, 2011 by

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Our federal government is on the verge of shutting down. And President Obama wants Congressional Republicans to do what he says (pass his budget), not what he does (ignore their budget). The United States government doesn’t have a budget for fiscal year 2011, yet. If it doesn’t pass one by […]

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Cutting Non-Defense Discretionary Spending Just Isn’t Enough

April 1, 2011 by

Cutting discretionary spending alone is not going to solve our fiscal woes. Entitlement reform must happen if we’re to maintain our economic strength. That, or raise taxes. A lot. Related articles When is $100 billion not enough? (lawafterthebar.wordpress.com) Adding up the Federal Balance Sheet (lawafterthebar.wordpress.com) The answer to why Americans are OK with more spending […]

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Adding up the Federal Balance Sheet

March 31, 2011 by

Do you know your net worth? If you add up all your assets (cash, property, etc) and subtract all your liabilities (debts), do you know what you are worth? As a person, your net worth on paper doesn’t really account for your intangibles, like personality, education, or dashing good looks. Just your value if you sold […]

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Jack Daniels explains the deficit (a la Politicalmath)

March 30, 2011 by

Because it’s been one of those days, I give you a lesson in the federal deficit.

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