Can the Tea Party’s Platform Reduce Unemployment?

The U.S. set the forces of globalization in motion, and now more than ever, it’s clear we’re suffering the consequences: high unemployment, stagnant or declining incomes, and rising costs for goods. Can the policies of the surg…

Are High Taxes Making Small Business Slow to Hire?

The majority of jobs in the U.S. are created by small business, which are still reluctant to hire new workers. And while some of their reasons for holding back may mirror those of big businesses, local conditions like state tax…

Obama Launches a Vigorous Defense of His Tax Agreement

The president bristled at criticism of his compromise with the GOP: “This isn’t an abstract debate,” the president said. “This is real money for real people that will make a real difference in the lives of the folks who sent us…