January 6, 2014
The Light Bulb Wars – Can We Just Work This Out on Our Own?
I had to chuckle when I read the story in the Philadelphia Inquirer about two men who had quite different views of the regulations that
March 26, 2013
Chuck Schumer’s Carnival Cruise Line Fix
As we all know, Carnival Cruise Lines had a couple of bad hair days recently. Senator Schumer, taking a break from his efforts to tame the
February 4, 2013
The Hagel Nomination – Will the Senate Fulfill Its Duty?
Of all of the Cabinet Secretaries, it seems to me that the Secretary of Defense demands two separate abilities on the part of the nominee.
January 30, 2013
Is the Media Missing the “Other” Gun Story?
Since the Newtown school shootings, most of the media reports and commentary have centered on the sale of "assault" weapons -- discussing past and future
January 23, 2013
Phil Mickelson and Marginal Tax Rates
Well-known professional golfer Phil Mickelson is dealing with the new reality -- positioned squarely in the Top 1%, he is being asked to "do a
February 3, 2012
Ursinus Students Tackle Campaign Promises, Taxes and Jobs
In an election year, a person can expect to hear a lot of outlandish promises made by the candidates. It's a bipartisan tradition, to be
February 3, 2012
The Cost of Speed
Recently, Amtrak announced that a $450 million will be earmarked to upgrade 24 miles of track in New Jersey, so that Acela trains can reach
January 26, 2012
Taxes, Social Security, and Me
As much as I would like to deny it, I am creeping ever closer to retirement, and adding my name to the rolls of all