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The Reverse of Sequestration

By Lenwood Brooks | May 7, 2012

Last November, the so-called supercommittee — a 12-member body set up by Congress to tackle a much-needed plan to cut the deficit — threw in the towel. Now, the sequestration process meant to make up for the committee’s failure, may be reversed.

Friday Funnies! 5 Jokes about the Economy

Friday Funnies | April 20, 2012

“In case you’re wondering where your tax dollars go, 21 percent goes to Medicare and Medicaid, 20 percent to social security, 20 percent to defense spending, and the other 39 percent they squander.” –Jimmy Kimmel

What a Waste

By Ben Brophy | April 12, 2012

The Buffett Rule is dominating headlines in Washington this week. On one side, we see the president using this issue to score political points against his very wealthy opponent and on the other, we see Republicans slamming the president for using ‘class warfare’ as a tool to get ahead in the polls. And all I have to say to that is, what a waste.