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Is the Alternative Minimum Tax Affecting the Middle Class?

IRS Building in Washington DC // Credit: Wikimedia Commons As lawmakers broil and simmer over budget reform, many Americans are primarily concerned as to whether or not their tax obligations will

By Alex Gauthier

/ December 6, 2012

Hatch Act Reform Passes Unanimously in the Senate

Photo: The Office of Senator Akaka The Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012 passed the Senate with unanimous consent on November 30th. The Hatch Act, passed in 1939, bars civil

By Alex Gauthier

/ December 5, 2012

Who Holds Jurisdiction over the TSA?

The Aviation Subcommittee held a hearing on Thursday, November 29. Acting Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, Charles Edwards, and Government Accountability Office Director of Homeland Security, Steve

By Alex Gauthier

/ December 2, 2012

California Infographic: Its Place on the Global Stage

California is often criticized for its budget crisis. However, looking more into the state's finances, it appears that California only receives 78 cents from the Federal Government per

By Alex Gauthier

/ November 25, 2012

US House Likely To Reconsider STEM Jobs Act

source: Economics and Statistics Administration // Department of Commerce After being defeated in September, The STEM Jobs Act, is poised to make a return to the House floor. Sponsor Lamar Smith

By Alex Gauthier

/ November 23, 2012

The Future of Renewable Energy

As the United States diversifies its energy portfolio to include greater investments in solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, and others forms of energy, it can be difficult to gauge their effectiveness.

By Alex Gauthier

/ November 21, 2012

Senate Finance Committee Looking for Fiscal Cliff Solutions

source: finance.senate.gov As negotiations on how to resolve the ‘fiscal cliff’ broil on, the Senate Finance Committee acts as a crucible to determine policy outcomes. The Finance Committee

By Alex Gauthier

/ November 21, 2012

Obama Lost Independent Voters Compared to 2008

Cognitive Match released this infographic soon after the 2012 election. Obama lost independent voters in every state except North Carolina, compared to 2008. North Carolina was the only swing state

By Alex Gauthier

/ November 20, 2012

Janet Yellen Could Become Next Fed Chair

Although Obama is set to reclaim the presidency, several of his appointments might not follow him to the end of his second term. It is probable that Ben Bernanke, Chairman

By Alex Gauthier

/ November 20, 2012

LAO Forecasts a Surplus in California Come 2014

In a report released last week, California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office found that the state is facing budget gap of $1.9 billion for the fiscal year 2013-2014,

By Alex Gauthier

/ November 19, 2012

JP Morgan and Credit Suisse Settle With SEC For $417 Million

photo: Wikimedia Commons JP Morgan and Credit Suisse settled their cases with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday regarding charges of fraudulent bundling and sale of mortgage securities.

By Alex Gauthier

/ November 17, 2012

Department of Justice Issues a Statement on BP Settlement

US Department of Justice // Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons The British-based oil corporation, British Petroleum, plead guilty to criminal charges and agreed to pay $4.5 billion in settlements Thursday.

By Alex Gauthier

/ November 16, 2012