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Team Obama’s plan to turn your kids into debt zombies

President Obama spent Friday talking about ways to make college more affordable. But if you think going to college is expensive now, just wait until you learn about his big plans for your college student or high school graduate–and you.…

The Compromise That Americans Want To Break The Budget Deadlock

In the past few weeks, Democrats and Republicans have offered up competing budget proposals—the Democrats in the Senate, the Republicans in the House—to address the nation’s mounting fiscal challenges. The two budgets are roughly $1 trillion apart on taxes and…

No big kiss — the Denver Post’s controversial cover

March 11, 2013: Rep. Pete Lee, D-Colorado Springs, left, Rep. Tony Exum, D- Colorado Springs confer as the Civil Unions Bill is debated in the House Chamber at the Capitol. (AP) PreviousNext In reporting the Colorado legislature’s vote to approve…

Australia’s Gold Coast in 5…

Australia’s Gold Coast is a surfer, vacationer and adventure seeker’s paradise. Some 10.5 million visitors make their way to the area each year, so if are looking for an unforgettable trip, consider booking a flight to this sunny stretch Down…

Rubio trumps Obama as both men offer competing visions of America’s future

If we needed a reminder as to the greatness of our country, we had to look no further than our televisions or computer screens Tuesday night. Two men of modest beginnings—born to immigrant fathers, and both with a personal drive…

Is your retirement account safe from our government?

Is the same federal government that has Social Security headed for bankruptcy looking to mess with your 401(k) or IRA? Yes, according to a recent interview with Richard Cordray, the director of the so-called Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Cordray…

Why Democrats and Republicans Must Guard Against Unnecessary Regulation

It goes without saying that President Obama and the Democrats are flying high. The president registered a 60 percent approval rating in an ABC/Washington Post opinion poll out this week, his highest since he took office four years ago. Despite…

Best comfort food to eat before the Mayan apocalypse

Frysmith in Los Angeles (Frysmith) (AP) PreviousNext What would eat as your last meal on Earth? If the Mayans are correct about the world ending on Dec. 21 (although these reasons should be enough to convince you otherwise), you may…

American people, not lawmakers, really understand our fiscal mess

The 2012 election did not provide a clear mandate for either party, and certainly not for President Obama. The election itself reflected the polarization of the last four years and offered little in the way of direction about what the…

Setting Defiant Tone In Fiscal Standoff, Obama Seems To Be Betting GOP Will Fold On Taxes

President Obama broke no new ground with his press conference today. And despite a conciliatory tone at times, he was ultimately resolute and even defiant. He was unyielding in his economic posture and his willingness to compromise seemed rhetorical at…