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The Phillips Cure

…analysis that is dated Tuesday. Various intelligent bloggers have expressed doubt that the effect could be so large (no links). I think they are not just puzzled but Posnered, that…

More on the Middle East

…Royal Palace says Rifai’s Cabinet resigned on Tuesday. Barkley Rosser offers a take off point for the international aspects of the Egyptian turmoil, and a beginning look at the history…

Illinois’ deficit reduction scheme

…that Illinois Democrats reached today, as an income tax increase “squeaked through” the Illinois House (60-57 vote Tuesday) and Senate (30-29 vote Wednesday) before the new legislative session began this…

November 30….make a phone call

Nov. 30, is National Call Congress Day to fight Social Security cuts! It’s not too late to commit to participating in this important event. Call your Senators tomorrow (Tuesday) at…

QEII: Who really owns US Treasury Debt

…trillion as of close of business Tuesday Election Day. But as Bear readers know that total is broken into two sub-totals ‘Debt Held by the Public’ and ‘Intragovernmental Holdings’ with…

Simpson to disabled vets

…said Tuesday. Former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson’s comments came a day after The Associated Press reported that diabetes has become the most frequently compensated ailment among Vietnam veterans, even though…

Higher Ed Watch update

…District of Virginia on Tuesday. Rdan here…The thought does occur as ‘personhood’ for corporations becomes a sharper and upfront reality in the political arena melds with the ‘it will not…