The new ethics law passed by the New York State Legislature last week promises to clean up Albany once and …
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Why A Nobel Prize Is Not Enough
In a recent opinion piece in The New York Times, Peter Diamond, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology economist, wondered how …
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States Get Aggressive With Self-Employed Nonresidents
Seven years ago Hilary LaMonte, then a resident of Virginia, made a mistake: She failed to file an Iowa state …
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Wal-Mart’s Close Call
On the surface, Monday’s Supreme Court decision to block a massive law suit against Wal-Mart Stores was a unanimous move …
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Companies Catch Up On Health Reform
In the months since my business ended its company-paid health insurance coverage last October, our employees have been learning to …
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A Father’s Life Story
A manila folder in my office holds a vinyl case that contains three life insurance policies, carefully stowed away many …
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Distinguishing Tax ‘Incentives’ From ‘Subsidies’
The New York Times reported last week that lately U.S. businesses have been much more willing to spend money on …
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No Golden Charm To Fix Our Money Problems
Gold, as jewelers are always eager to remind us, lasts forever. So will discussions of the gold standard. Until the …
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A Few Hardy Little Bats Hang On
Over the past month or so, northerners have emerged from hibernation, as have the bats that share their territory. But …
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The Politics Of Courage
New Yorkers do not often have a chance to be proud of their politicians, but Friday’s vote to permit same-sex …
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