By Richard Rahn
Imprecise tax laws leave room for agency abuse and corruption

A group of high-tech tycoons wants to mine nearby asteroids, hoping to turn science fiction into real profits.
A group of high-tech tycoons wants to mine nearby asteroids, hoping to turn science fiction into real profits.
Scott Pioli spoke quietly and carefully, not at all like his reputation might suggest.
Kyle Orton has a new home in the AFC West.
Kyle Orton has a new home in the AFC West.
The season is over for Jamaal Charles.
The season is over for Jamaal Charles.
Jamaal Charles could be out awhile for the Kansas City Chiefs. The Dallas Cowboys are thankful Tony Romo came back quickly.
A New Jersey blogger charged with inciting violence against Connecticut lawmakers told a jury on Friday that he was being prosecuted for exercising his free speech rights and never intended for anyone to get hurt.
A blogger was acquitted Friday of charges that he threatened state officials when he urged readers to "take up arms" and suggested that government leaders "obey the Constitution or die."
When a New Jersey blogger urged readers to "take up arms" against Connecticut lawmakers and suggested that government leaders "obey the Constitution or die," his words went above and beyond the usual threats public officials receive, two Connecticut officials testified Thursday.

Mike Tannenbaum is prepared for another busy offseason for the Jets.

There it is, within grasp, for a half-dozen teams: that coveted playoff berth.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel was back on the practice field Wednesday, but whether he will start Sunday against the Rams remained uncertain.
Quarterback Matt Cassel is back practicing with the Kansas City Chiefs, one week after undergoing an appendectomy that kept him out of Sunday's loss at San Diego.
"It is the stuff of science fiction, but like in so many other areas of science fiction, it's possible to begin the process of making them reality," said former astronaut Thomas Jones, an adviser to the company.
"It is the stuff of science fiction, but like in so many other areas of science fiction, it's possible to begin the process of making them reality," said former astronaut Thomas Jones, an adviser to the company.