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Dark Matter: Tamny v. Feldstein

…abroad to finance the modest amount of investment that the U.S. is currently doing. If we ever get around to fiscal responsibility, then the consequence should be a weaker dollar…

Snow’s Garbage on the Deficit

…from the White House says that that is their plan, it is the responsibility of journalists to report this fact alongside the budget nonsense emanating from the White House. Kash…

Arnold’s Fiscal Fraud Continues

…does chart real expenditures per capita over time. If our replacement governor is serious about fiscal responsibility, why is he suggesting a substantial increase in California’s borrowing? It is true…

Good Night and Good Luck

…but we cannot escape responsibility for the result. There is no way for a citizen of a republic to abdicate his responsibilities. As a nation we have come into our…

Bill Thomas Defends Permanent Tax Cuts

The National Review gives Congressman Thomas space to defend fiscal irresponsibility: When it comes to financial security, “continuity and certainty” are important to America’s households. They are equally important for…

Greenspan on the Current Account Deficit

…that point). Regardless, any central banker of a country with the terrible budget problems of the US has a responsibility to clearly point out that budget problems and CA problems…

Kudlow on the New Contract with America

…about fiscal responsibility and extend those tax cuts? Update: The junior Senator from my state comments on an interesting proposal regarding energy policy: The contentious hearing came as consumers face…