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It's A Gray Area: Our grandchildren are bankrupt
The biggest security threat to our country is a failed economy, and today that is a genuine threat. How so? Because the simple fact is that for every dollar the federal government now spends, it is either borrowing or printing 43 cents. Obviously no...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Government, Politics, U.S. Congress, National Government
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Leaders discuss business, economic outlook
Hundreds of Orange County business leaders voted Friday on the United States' long-term options to reduce debt. From the Irvine Marriott's ballroom, UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business Dean Andy Policano conducted an informal straw poll. A fair...Tags: Business Enterprises, U.S. Congress, CNBC (tv network), Orange County Register, Labor Markets
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Commentary: Reagan was always for starving the beast
Ronald Reagan understood that Congress is in the business of growing the size of government. Raising taxes to supposedly cut government deficits is the scam that politicians use to increase their ability to borrow more money to spend. As President Reagan...Tags: Milton Friedman, Politics, U.S. Congress, John Boehner, Public Finance
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Commentary: What the fiscal cliff means to O.C. taxpayers
There has been much hand-wringing over the "fiscal cliff" in the media lately, but very little about what protective measures citizens can take should we end up diving off the cliff head-first. For those of us who are not ready to repatriate it's time...Tags: Finance, Politics, U.S. Congress, Financial Planning, Budgets and Budgeting
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Newport real estate is second highest in U.S.
Forget the cliffside mansions of Carmel-by-the-Sea or San Francisco townhomes with Golden Gate views. If it's pricey real estate you want, look no further than Newport Beach. With an average home listing price of $1.658 million, Newport ranked second...Tags: Services and Shopping, Real Estate
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Forecast: O.C. can expect modest job growth
As taxation and other costs go up in California, one place is looking better and better: Walla Walla. Moving to the eastern Washington town of some 32,000 — where you can rent a mansion for $2,500 a month, have a short commute and not pay state...Tags: Taxation, Gary Anderson, Politics, State Income Tax, Economic Indicator
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Dems' Senate campaigns marked by internal battles
ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans aren't the only ones roiled by internal jostling and recruiting hiccups ahead of next year's midterm elections. Two top-tier Democratic prospects recently bypassed running for Senate seats in Georgia and South Dakota,...
Tags: Paul C. Broun, Politics, Kay Hagan, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Democratic Party
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GOP ponders how to capitalize on Obama's woes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The scandals dogging President Barack Obama are a political gift to Republicans, who could use some good luck after recent election losses. It's not clear, however, how Republicans can best capitalize on Democrats' woes,...
Tags: Politics, Internal Revenue Service, John Boehner, Benghazi, Immigration
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Michigan's $483M surplus may go to road repairs
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — There was no dearth of ideas about what to do with the state's newfound $483 million surplus on Wednesday after Michigan budget experts made the dollar figure official. Spend more on road maintenance or schools. Cut taxes....
Tags: Executive Branch, Finance, Government, Politics, Budgets and Budgeting
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Federal deficit shrinks at surprising rate
WASHINGTON — The federal deficit is shrinking more quickly than expected, and the government's long-term debt has largely stabilized for the next decade, the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday in a report that could strengthen the Obama...
Tags: Politics, John Boehner, Congressional Budget Office, Government Debt, U.S. House Committee on the Budget
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Obama's budget puts the onus on Ryan
WASHINGTON — When it comes to deficit reduction, President Barack Obama may have correctly taken the measure of Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles and U.S. corporate leaders; that's a reason why any deficit deal is more remote than ever. Two and a...Tags: Alan Greenspan, George W. Bush, Politics, Health Insurance Cost, John Boehner
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Michigan projected to get $542 million more than expected
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan could take in $542 million more in revenue than projected four months ago — good news as lawmakers and Gov. Rick Snyder work to finalize a state budget in coming weeks. The nonpartisan Senate Fiscal Agency said...
Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Finance, Politics, Health Insurance
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