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Robert Pozen on Federal Debt and under-funding of pension plans (Part II)

Two recurring major news stories -- the growth of excessive governmental debt (Illinois, U.S. Federal Government, and throughout Europe) and the...

I had the opportunity to converse with State Representative Thomas Morrison (R-54th) recently regarding his views on controlling and reducing the...

It was revealed over the Labor Day weekend that Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is planning to close several state facilities and layoff thousands of...

Last time, we reviewed a basic “law” of economics as it applies to a nation’s economic success (measured in terms of total...

Few national debates are as “local” as the debate being waged in Washington, D.C. right now. The outcome of that debate could prove...

During the past week, I have been asked by five different people why the debate raging in Washington, D.C. is so complicated and so important. I...

As you have seen through the past few months, we have been alerting you to one of the most pressing and important financial issues of the 21st...

We have spent some time these past few weeks focusing upon the financial implications of governmental overspending and the resulting financial...

Observing the Washington, DC budget battle during the first two weeks in April has led to some nostalgia for me — it reminded me of the old,...

Why would U.S. spend $200 million per day on Barack Obama's visit to the city of Mumbai? A trip that was canceled twice already and just days...