| Dec 5, 2012 | Economy / BusinessAs those talks on avoiding the so-called fiscal cliff meander along, it’s no surprise that lawmakers are lining up to protect or promote their special interests. Boosters use a variety of tactics, but one favorite is to claim the policy or program would reduce...
| | Rights / DemocracyThe biggest story in Washington is about something that doesn’t really exist: the so-called ”fiscal cliff.” This manufactured panic is all about politicians and corporate interests getting things they want — things that don’t have much to...
| | Economy / BusinessDown through the millennia, specific individuals have changed the course of history. Some made their indelible mark through their intellect, some through their courage, and still others through the depth and breadth of their vision. But you don’t need smarts,...
| | Economy / BusinessTalk of the so-called “fiscal cliff” has grown from a murmur to a roar this holiday season. But that doesn’t make this cliff any less imaginary than Santa Claus. The White House and Republican lawmakers are furiously negotiating a “grand...
