
Friday, Sept. 18, 2009
Students of history know it's never a good policy to bet against the United States military. American warriors have a knack for turning the tide toward victory just when things look bleakest.
Common-sense Americans hit the brakes
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009
Nobody could have been happier to see August end than the liberals pushing government-run health care. The month, to put it mildly, was not kind to President Obama and his allies. Their worst nightmares were realized -- Americans examined the bills being proposed and turned out in great numbers to voice their opposition.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
In business, the urgent often crowds out the important. It's important to have a long-term business plan. But it's urgent to make this week's payroll.
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Personal accounts and raised retirement ages
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Following the news from Washington has never been easy. But there's an added challenge today: the problem of large numbers. It's almost impossible for anyone to really grasp the idea of a billion, let alone a trillion. Even the experts get confused.
Don't wait, wait, wait to find you've sealed your fate
Friday, May 8, 2009
Emily Morley got some very bad news in March 2006. Her cancer had spread, the doctor informed the 67-year-old Canadian. She would need to see an oncologist.
Federal money put feds in the driver's seat
Thursday, April 9, 2009
As the saying goes, be careful what you wish for - you just might get it. Just ask American carmakers.
Enable the public to hold Congress, officials accountable
Friday, March 27, 2009
Work in Washington long enough, and you're bound to agree with almost everyone at least once. Even socialists occasionally have good ideas.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
You may have forgotten what you did on vacation last summer - but you probably remember how much it cost to fill your gas tank for the trip.
Friday, Feb. 27, 2009
"Today does not mark the end of our economic troubles," President Barack Obama announced as he signed the so-called stimulus bill. "But it does mark the beginning of the end."
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009
If there's any good news from this recession, it may be that we've seen how Washington works. The picture is so ugly it may be enough to spark real reform in the years ahead.