Obama Blames Big Oil for High Petrol Prices
The president looks for fraud, but the real reason gasoline prices are rising is his anti-oil policy.
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Why Illness Has Become a Crime
Richard Ralston fears that illness will be judged the result of criminal negligence under collectivized health care.
Former Oil Executive Urges More Drilling
As gasoline prices continue to climb, a former Shell Oil Company president said the answer is to boost American production.
Should the Rich Pay More in Taxes?
The president says that the wealthy can afford to pay “a little more” but they already pay most taxes.
Obama in Denial About Nation’s Debt Crisis
While recognizing the problem, President Barack Obama volunteered very few concrete solutions to bring down his government’s deficit.
Obama Champions “Balanced” Fiscal Approach
After Republicans proposed major spending cuts, the president lays out his vision.
Pakistan Demands End to Drone Strikes
Pakistan’s request to reduce American operations in the country highlights the contradictions in Washington’s objectives.
Ryan’s “Extreme” Budget Takes Center Stage
Congressman Paul Ryan’s budget proposal for 2012 has set the agenda for the debate about spending in Washington.
Who Blinks First? The Budget Battle Explained
There are actually three different budget fights going on in the United States.
Spending Cuts to Combat Moral Decline
Defending his proposed austerity measures, Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan warned that America was at a “tipping point” today.
Ryan Previews Republican Budget Proposal
The Republican budget committee chairman talked about his alternative spending plan on Fox News Sunday.
Libya “Not a Vital Interest” of the United States
Former national security advisors Zbigniew Brzezinski and Jim Jones share their thoughts on Libya.
The Temptation of Another Intervention
Even if the suppression of protests in Syria is ruthless, America cannot afford to turn it into another Libya.
The Many Problems with Financial Reform
Both CBO’s fiscal projections and the concerns of former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan leave many questions about Dodd-Frank.
Getting the Government Out of Health Care
One year after Obamacare, it’s clearer than ever that health care needs less government, not more.