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Opinion Five ways to improve Obama's pre-k plan
President Obama’s Preschool for All plan is well intentioned but includes features that are not justified by research and won’t help it pass in Congress. The plan must make the following five adjustments.
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Opinion 5 myths about amnesty for illegal immigrants in Senate bill
Under a bipartisan Senate immigration bill, immigrants who have come to the United States illegally are given a "path to citizenship." On close inspection, each of the following five claims about the requirements for illegal immigrants to earn amnesty are not what they seem.
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If not 'sequester,' then what? Five ideas from left and right.
Few in Washington believe that "the sequester,” $85 billion in automatic spending cuts set to hit the federal budget as of March 1, is a good idea. But what's the alternative? Here are five proposals, from the right, the center, and the left, to replace the sequester. Which do you like?
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Sequester 101: What happens if $85 billion in cuts hit on March 1
The sequester is a complex concept with a tortuous history. Here are the basics on the automatic spending reductions set to kick in March 1.
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Eight steps to getting the right insurance
Comparing insurance policies is tough. However, by following these eight steps, you can simplify the process and find the right insurance policy for you.
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Moody’s hints at move that could be catastrophic for US debt
Moody said Monday that it would consider downgrading its triple-A rating for US Treasury Bonds if Washington continues to pile up record deficits. The move would make it significantly harder for the US to finance its debt by borrowing from other countries.
03/16/2010 04:55 pm -
Tax VOX Think government spends too much on health care? Look at the bill for retirees.
A typical couple retiring this year will get $400,000 in Medicare benefits in their lifetimes. But they'll spend another $200,000 on health care themselves.
03/16/2010 03:36 pm -
The Daily Reckoning China’s impressive. But India may have more long-term potential.
03/15/2010 08:16 pm -
David R. Francis Obama commission won’t cut deficits. Congress will.
President Obama has created a National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to help balance the federal budget by 2015. But few are optimistic about its ability to make substantial cuts.
03/15/2010 10:41 am -
The Daily Reckoning 43 percent of US workers, retirees have under $10K saved for retirement
American workers are ill-prepared for retirement.
03/11/2010 02:51 pm -
Growthology Will Millennials leave US to avoid becoming the 'chump' generation?
If Millennials realize they're going to have to pay the fiscal price for baby boomers' sins, they might choose to leave the US for more financially friendly locations.
03/10/2010 12:01 pm -
Tax VOX Rep. Ryan’s tax roadmap: ambitious, but revenues fall short
Instead of collecting eventually 19 percent of gross domestic product, his plan would generate less than 17 percent, according to the Tax Policy Center.
03/10/2010 10:26 am -
The Monitor's View Immigration reform rests on a national worker ID
Obama's pursuit of immigration reform this year must focus on the bipartisan idea of a national worker ID. It would do more than the jobs bill to open up work for the unemployed.
03/09/2010 12:21 pm -
Economist Mom Steny Hoyer on US budget: Politically easy is fiscally deadly
House majority leader Steny Hoyer speaks out on the US budget process.
03/05/2010 12:07 pm -
Tax VOX US debt pit: Income-tax hikes won't fill it. Neither will spending cuts. So...
The US debt could double to over $20 trillion over the next decade if policymakers don't act. Is it time for a VAT?
03/03/2010 05:18 pm -
Economist Mom House majority leader in favor of 'pay-go' budget rules
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D) of Maryland expressed his preference for 'pay-go' or pay-as-you-go budget rules.
03/03/2010 10:56 am -
The Monitor's View US Postal Service: no more Saturday delivery?
Dropping Saturday delivery is just one idea from a cash-strapped US Postal Service that deserves support from Congress and unions.
03/02/2010 04:48 pm -
A primary fight for Sen. Blanche Lincoln: Good for Republicans?
The liberal wing of the Democratic Party, no fan of incumbent Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, is cheering the forthcoming primary fight with state Lt. Gov. Bill Halter. Some political analysts say the internal party battle could make the seat even riper for a Republican takeover.
03/01/2010 08:24 pm -
To pass healthcare reform, Democrats may go it alone
Party leaders may have settled on a healthcare reform strategy: muscle through legislation with only Democratic votes. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will face defections.
03/01/2010 01:40 pm -
Tax VOX Why so few people pay income tax
Those who do not pay income tax aren't required to because Congress uses the tax system to deliver social benefits.
02/26/2010 01:13 pm -
US budget deficit: Finding solutions
The US budget deficit is surging and is likely to remain high for years unless Congress finds solutions. Some financial experts say that remedies will have to include new taxes.
02/24/2010 05:53 pm -
The Simple Dollar Reader mailbag: Selling a car worth less than what you owe on it? Here's what to do.
This reader owes more than $9,000 on a 2006 Chevy Cobalt she wants to sell. Should she take the loss?
02/23/2010 01:38 pm -
The Adam Smith Institute Blog To reform British pensions, look to America's Social Security (with a twist)
Britain's pension system looks like a Madoff pyramid scheme. The Cato Institute's plan for Social Security offers one way forward.
02/22/2010 11:49 pm -
With five Republicans on board, Senate moves jobs bill forward
The Senate voted 62 to 30 to move a $15 billion jobs bill to the Senate floor. Scott Brown of Massachusetts was among the Republicans voting in favor.
02/22/2010 08:39 pm -
Monitor Breakfast Tom Davis says GOP has 50-50 chance to retake House. Senate 'not impossible'
Former Rep. Tom Davis rates the GOP's chances at retaking the House '50/50.' Retaking control of the Senate was 'not impossible,' he said at a Monitor Breakfast today.
02/22/2010 02:25 pm -
Tax VOX Dueling Jobs Credits: And the winner is—Obama.
02/19/2010 05:53 pm -
Economist Mom Top question for fiscal commission: Are Americans better than leaders ask us to be?
02/19/2010 09:57 am -
Pay-go redux: Can Obama rein in federal spending?
The President in his Saturday address says the country must get ready to go line by line in the federal budget to cut record deficits and make America stronger. But Republicans smell a trap: middle class taxes.
02/13/2010 09:32 am -
Why Harry Reid is stripping down jobs bill
In paring down the jobs bill, Senate majority leader Harry Reid has an eye on voter concerns about federal spending. He's also betting that Republicans won't reject a bill with 'jobs' in the title.
02/12/2010 01:11 pm -
Harry Reid scales back Senate jobs bill, reflecting voter anger
Senate majority leader Harry Reid says he's focused on a leaner bill that will 'create jobs immediately.' He's also aware that voters are angry with the way government is working, particularly in terms of federal budget deficits.
02/11/2010 08:09 pm
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