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On Real Wealth Accumulation Since 2001

…real household wealth. Their study also shows that wealth inequality has increased. As Tom Bozzo notes: Also, the low official savings rate, which gets pooh-poohed in some corners, does seem…

Is ARNOLD Pro-Life?

…Authorizes monetary damages against physicians for violation. During the Sunday night debate that I mentioned, Governor Schwarzenegger declined his invitation to debate and sent Tom Campbell as his a surrogate….

Republicans: Above the Law

…Bill Frist really knew about the true standing of HCA when he sold the stock, it does not matter how many ethical violations and violations of Texas law Tom DeLay…

DeLay: Democrats Have No Ideas and No Class

Our friend Mark Thoma alerted me to the latest from Tom DeLay: Democrats have no ideas and no class, DeLay said last night. My initial reaction is in the spirit…

Look Who is Attacking Lindsey Graham

…Something he opposes? Was Raju Chebium saying DeMint opposes solvency or just tax increases? Another local newspaper quotes NRO’s Tom Nugent: “I don’t know who Graham hires to advise him…

Bush v. DeLay on IRS Funding

Tom DeLay’s idea of fiscal responsibility is to put the IRS out of business. From a Tax Analyst report: While the White House on September 14 expressed concern over weak…

…activities the federal government is involved in]. What did Bush’s top advisor on Homeland Security, Tom Ridge, think of Congressional plans to create a DHS as passage of the DHS…

Nice Job Except for you, Tom Ethanol Daschle: Washington — The White House and Republican leaders Monday abandoned a vigorous effort to try to revive a sweeping energy bill this…