Over the last few weeks, I’ve predicted that the President’s budget proposal will be all but Dead On Arrival (DOA) once it arrives in Congress. If The New York Times is to be believed, however, I think that prediction will hold true, even if the President’s budget includes a couple of good policy changes. What… Read more »
Posts Tagged: positive
Horror… 28% of South African Schoolgirls Are HIV Positive
HIV activists march wearing t-shirts, singing and dancing to urge key international donors to help fight the AIDS, HIV, TB and malaria issues. (Demotix) A new survey found that 28% of South African girls are infected with the HIV virus. France 24 reported: Around 28 percent of South African schoolgirls are HIV positive compared to… Read more »
Ways and Means Small Business Tax Reform Proposal a Positive Step
Tetra Images Tetra Images/Newscom Under the leadership of Chairman Dave Camp (R–MI), the House Ways and Means Committee released draft legislation for improving the tax treatment of small business. This is an important step forward on the road toward comprehensive tax reform. The special attention Ways and Means focuses on small businesses is truly warranted…. Read more »
Jimmy Carter Mourns “Positive Legacies” of Hugo Chavez
Buddies Jimmy Carter and Marxist Hugo Chavez Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter released a statement today mourning the death of Marxist America-hater Hugo Chavez – Via the Carter Center FOX Nation reported: President Chávez will be remembered for his bold assertion of autonomy and independence for Latin American governments and for his formidable communication skills… Read more »