Politics

Learn about the most important political developments in Washington and elsewhere that affect investors.

ObamaCare Supporter Thinks You’re Stupid

MIT Economics Professor Jonathan Gruber has been called the “architect” of ObamaCare for his role in helping create...

Election Results Tee up Opportunity for President Obama

The 2014 mid-term election results that gave Republicans control of both houses of Congress also position President Barack...

Introducing ETF University and How the Election will Shape the Market

As you may know, I have been a passionate advocate of ETFs for many years. That advocacy has...

storms over Congress & Supreme Court

Will the Elections Make Any Difference?

Now that the Republicans have taken over Capitol Hill, can they make any difference? Gridlock is expected for...

Historic Navy-Notre Dame Football Rivalry Survives Conference Realignment

Navy’s Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk seems to have been prescient when he struck an agreement with his then-counterpart...

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Is Bill to Tax Online Purchases Fair or Foul?

Revenue-seeking local officials who favor the passage of legislation to tax online purchases are running short of time...

Dissent for Obama’s Middle East Policies Grows as Presidential Campaign Looms

The approaching 2016 presidential election appears to be spurring former members of President Barack Obama’s cabinet to go...

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Push Back against Putin’s Preposterous Policies

World and corporate leaders should look for alternative business partners to minimize the fallout from trade barriers that...

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Tim Geithner’s Stress Test: Can the Government Do No Wrong?

Most Austrian economists argue that the best response to the 2008 financial crisis was to “do nothing.”

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How Popular is the Libertarian Movement?

The libertarian movement will truly arrive when The New York Times does a serious article on the #1...