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February 2, 2005
The Real Deficit Problem:
Network newscasts and the major papers blared out the same basic headline recently: Bush Administration Projects Record Deficit.
January 25, 2005
A Tax Vision Instead of Tax Cuts
Tax cuts have become the signature Republican policy.
January 18, 2005
Social Security Lessons from Down Under
As the buzz about President Bush’s Social Security reform plans continues to grow, the doom-and-gloom crowd is dooming-and-glooming.
January 11, 2005
A Revolting Tax
To many, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a good, hot cup of coffee on a winter morning.
January 4, 2005
A Line in the Sand
President Bush drew a welcome line in the sand recently when he said there would be no increase in payroll taxes to pay for Social Security reform.
December 14, 2004
When Republicans Call for a Tax Increase
President Bush’s willingness to tackle the problems of a bleeding Social Security system is welcome.
December 7, 2004
A Christmas Gift from Not-So-Wise Men
On the Friday before Thanksgiving, Congress gave Internet users an early Christmas present.
December 1, 2004
The Bucks Stop Here
Everywhere you look, it seems that politicians are wrestling with taxes.
November 1, 2004
War and Taxes: Inseparably Intertwined
During this campaign season, comparisons of this race to others have been made—often with a great deal of plausibility.
October 26, 2004
When “Tax Fairness” Means a Tax Hike
Be careful! The spending lobby—otherwise known as the government—is trying desperately to promote consumption taxes on services as their new revenue source.