Outside the Beltway

Another government program isn’t going to bring health care costs under control.

Economic figures released today demonstrate clearly why the irresponsible talk surrounding the debt ceiling must end.

Christine Lagarde believes the impact could be large and global.

Contrary to myth, China holds only 8 percent of US federal debt.

In the 80’s it was yachts, today it’s private jets. The argument is the same, and it’s still without merit.

On paper, the U.S. lost $1.3 billion on the Chrysler bankruptcy, but the true cost is far higher than that.

Borders Books is closing, because the free market works.

Workers picketing a Chicago Hyatt hotel yesterday got an unpleasant surprise: Heat lamps.

The House Republicans are functionally insane.

It isn’t just President Obama who should be worried about the economy next year.

Netflix will charge $7.99 for streaming video; it’s now a $2 add-on.

Right now, it’s more prudent for the Federal government to borrow money than to pay cash.

Two economists look at a 30 year investment in a home versus putting the same money in the stock market.

Do people who take advantage of tax breaks get a “government benefit”?

I’m continually shocked when demonstrably bright and accomplished people fall in love with authoritarian states.

Real news reporting has never paid for itself. But the days of it being subsidized by the local car dealer are rapidly ending.

While unemployment remains stubbornly high, Washington is spending its time fighting over the budget deficit

The White House would really appreciate it if you didn’t pay attention to all that bad economic news.

Judging by the June jobs report, there’s no economic recovery coming in the near future.

Not only was June a horrible month for jobs but May was even worse than previously announced.

Not surprisingly, people still order that big juicy cheeseburger even after being told it contains over 1,000 calories.

Microsoft is making millions from Android phones, despite having nothing to do with designing, marketing, manufacturing, or distributing them.

President Obama smiled as he signed the 2009 stimulus into law, but the results aren’t anything to smile about.

More people are chasing careers in film than there are careers in film. And not just in front of the camera.

What exactly is the GOP trying to accomplish in the debt ceiling negotiations?

If the U.S. defaults, Eric Cantor will make some money.

Does a little known provision in the 14th Amendment make the entire debt ceiling debate irrelevant?

A new Georgia immigration law is causing serious problems for Georgia’s farmers.

Are you better off than you were three years ago? 44% of Americans say no.

US News editor-in-chief Mort Zuckerman explains “Why the Jobs Situation Is Worse Than It Looks.”