| Jan 14, 2016 | Economy / BusinessWall Street buccaneer Carl Icahn has pocketed billions for his himself over the years. But now he says he’s passionate about helping others. In particular, the corporate-takeover specialist is pushing a charitable cause for people who, through no fault of their...
| May 20, 2014 | Economy / BusinessGosh, you’ve got to feel sorry for Pfizer. The poor drug giant has to pay taxes in our country, so it’s leaving. When I say “poor” drug giant, I don’t mean Pfizer is broke or in the poor house. No, no, the pill peddler is incredibly rich,...
| Apr 3, 2013 | Economy / BusinessToday, corporate profits are setting all-time records while middle class families continue to struggle financially. These trends are intertwined. Whether you’ve clicked to send your tax forms to the IRS along the cyber-highway or dropped your return in the...
| Feb 27, 2012 | Economy / BusinessI’ve got jobs To plunk on down; Pay me bucks To pick your town. These days, companies often prefer to build factories in states where union protections are weak. This enables them to increase company profits at the expense of the middle class. Otherwise, they do...
| Oct 10, 2011 | Economy / BusinessA coalition of big businesses is waging a campaign for a massive tax holiday on corporate profits stashed overseas. Its lobbyists claim that this windfall would create millions of jobs. If our lawmakers buy that, they’ve got very short memories. Just seven years...
