Outside the Beltway

Mitt Romney’s jobs plan is detailed, but it doesn’t seem to be impressing anyone.

Social Security is like a Ponzi scheme in one way but not in other, more important ones.

President Obama has issued a Proclamation designating June 2011 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, and to celebrate the great diversity of the American people.”

As of today, the United States is legally barred from borrowing money to finance its operations. Thanks for nothing, Congress.

Arizona’s so-called “Birther Bill” seems to violate several provisions of the Federal Constitution.

So, what are the constitutional provisions for presidential resignations in Egypt?

An obscure Arizona law has raised questions over whether Congressman Gabrielle Giffords could lose her seat if she is disabled for an extended period.

The words “mother” and “father” will be removed from U.S. passport applications and replaced with gender neutral terminology.

The U.S. Postal Service is warning Congress that it could run out of cash next year without a government bailout. Meaning that this is the perfect opportunity to reform an organization that has been out-of-date for a decade now.

Aging Vietnam vets are being treated for diabetes and other ailments unrelated to their service on the taxpayers’ dime. We can’t afford it.

Are government imposed mandates making it impossible for businesses to justify hiring new workers?