Warren Buffett wants critics to focus on facts about his secretary, but facts are not forthcoming. Are her taxes typically middle class?
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Carrying The Political Burden Of “Carried Interest”
Romney’s tax returns make “carried interest” too much of a burden for Republicans to carry. Its demise may be close at hand.
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The Fed’s Sunshine Is Blinding Me
The Fed’s long-term policy promises are, paradoxically, making it harder to see what really lies ahead.
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Falklands Still A Hot Spot In A Cold Southern Ocean
The Falklands are still a global hot spot. The U.S. and Brazil could get dragged into the long-running Anglo-Argentine dispute.
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From James Brady To Gabrielle Giffords
After James Brady’s shooting, we talked about controlling guns. After Gabrielle Giffords’, we talked about political ads instead.
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Why Reporters Need Sources
How do you explain Mitt Romney’s taxes when you don’t understand the tax law? Not well at all, as The New York Times demonstrated.
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A Refreshing Internet Smackdown
The Internet smacks Congress back to its senses. For now, anyway.
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Climate Change: Earlier Elections, Later Super Bowls
Primaries used to start after the Super Bowl. Now the primary race is all but over, with days remaining before the big game’s kickoff.
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