Tuesday, January 08, 2013

FHA Bailout Is Inevitable, But Taxpayer Pain Is Not | Mark A. Calabria | Cato Institute

FHA Bailout Is Inevitable, But Taxpayer Pain Is Not | Mark A. Calabria | Cato Institute: "The question for renters with FICOs under 600 should not be “how do we make you a homeowner?” but “how do we help you fix your credit?” "

Connecticut grants $500G for lost business in Newtown following school shooting | Fox News

Connecticut grants $500G for lost business in Newtown following school shooting | Fox News: "Responding to pleas for help, the state stepped in on Tuesday, giving Newtown a $500,000 grant to help businesses recover."

“Fiscal Cliff” Vote Shows How Washington Really Works | Campaign for Liberty

“Fiscal Cliff” Vote Shows How Washington Really Works | Campaign for Liberty: "while well-connected special interests like Hollywood and rum manufacturers were being granted targeted tax assistance, the vast majority of Americans were being hit with a significant tax increase in the form of higher payroll taxes. Rather than cut a dime from federal spending, this bill granted breaks to the corporate elites and paid for the “lost revenue” by passing the costs on to the rest of us."