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Simple solutions for deficits and debt

February 9, 2011 By Sam Webb

A few weeks ago Citigroup’s Robert Rubin wrote a column advising readers and policymakers on how to surmount the current economic and financial crisis. Beware of such counsel!

Sacramentans weigh in on governor’s budget plan

January 31, 2011 By Gail Ryall

Brown has proposed a combination of more than $12 billion in cuts plus extending last years' temporary increase in income and sales taxes for several more years.

House Republicans charge ahead with agenda

January 11, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

House Speaker, John Boehner, Ohio Republican, bowed to public outrage at the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Arizona Democrat, postponing for a week a vote to repeal the health care reform act she had voted for....

Maryland faces $1.2 billion in new cuts

January 10, 2011 By Vivian Weinstein

While taxes on the rich are set to expire, increased taxes on gas and alcohol, which would disproportionately affect working people, are under consideration.

Prosperity Santa or austerity Grinch?

December 20, 2010 By John Case

If you want Obama to pass the "Lincoln test" and choose Santa over the Grinch, better get busy.