Will New York Ban Cell Phones for Pedestrians?
A Democratic state senator wants to prohibit New Yorkers from using their mobile devices while crossing the street.
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Democrats Blame Deregulation for Crisis
But the crisis started in one of the most heavily regulated sectors of the American economy.
America’s Rational Dependence on Oil
President Obama is hardly the first to complain of America’s dependence on foreign oil. But there’s nothing wrong with it.
CBO: America on Unsustainable Fiscal Path
The Congressional Budget Office forecasts a slow economic recovery and staggering high debt growth in the years ahead.
Sputnik Moment: Regaining US Competitiveness
In his State of the Union, Barack Obama calls for investment in education, innovation and infrastructure.
Hu Cares? What a State Visit Can Yield
Even if the Chinese president’s visit yielded few concrete results, it was useful.
Previewing Obama’s State of the Union
Republican leaders in Congress want the president to talk about cutting spending.
Red Tape Rising: Regulation Under Obama
Far more regulations were enacted in the last two years than during previous administrations. Existing rules were more keenly enforced.
Armey, Kibbe Identify Trillions in Spending Cuts
Former Republican majority leader Dick Armey and FreedomWorks president Matt Kibbe know how government can seriously start reining in spending.
Simple Steps to Rein in Federal Spending
Plans to reduce American federal spending are few and controversial but there are several simple solutions lawmakers could enact.
Obama Wants to Sell China “All Kinds of Stuff”
The president jokes that he likes to sell China “all kinds of stuff,” but there are significant obstacles to trade.
Republicans to Vote on Obamacare Repeal
Republicans repeal health reform in the House even though the Senate is almost certain to uphold it.
Who’s Afraid of Big Media?
Media reformers lambast the merger of Comcast and NBC as nothing short of an assault on American democracy.
Republicans Should Raise the Debt Ceiling
Not raising the debt limit is not an option but Republicans should condition their vote on serious spending cuts.
What to Expect from President Hu’s Visit
What impact will the Chinese president’s visit have on Sino-American relations?