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Illinois Proves Destitution Will Be Good for Washington

Should Illinois residents be happy or nervous? Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois Democrats are acting like they take pension reform seriously. The Illinois Senate just followed the House by passing a bill that finally asks state retirees, including judges and legislators, to contribute towards their health care costs. Governor Quinn is talking up a plan [...]

Posted 11 May 2012 § Illinois ‡ Comments (2) ° Tagged: Arne Duncan, debt, public employees

Cabinet Members Should Be Held Accountable

George Washington managed to do his job with a Cabinet of four. Barack Obama has more than twenty Cabinet and Cabinet-rank officials. Our president has demonstrated a knack for assembling Cabinet members that parrot his vision for America. Their talents are varied. Some are especially good at reciting buzzwords and phrases, creating a unified front [...]

Posted 10 May 2012 § Government Ethics ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: 2012 Election, Obama

Job Creation Is Not What the Unemployed Need

If you are unemployed you know the story. After a while, suggestions from friends and family on finding a job start to sound less helpful and seem to include a trace of blame. The weeks pass. You hear advice about lowering expectations, about limited options because of your age or career path, and about finding [...]

Posted 06 May 2012 § jobs ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: Hilda Solis, unemployment