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2012 a Critical Year for Wind Power in the U.SGiven the new economic realities, the real question for the wind power industry is whether or not the technologies have come far enough so that electricity from wind can continue to be competitive on a cost basis without the benefit of government funding.- Examining Cotton Subsidies in the US: Should Potential Harms to Other Countries Be Considered?A brief look at the subsidies the US government provides to cotton farmers and an argument in favor of continuing them.
- Examining Cotton Subsidies in the U.S.: Do U.S. Cotton Farmers Have Too Much Power?A look at cotton subsidies in the US and the power they provide to farmers.
- Modifying Government Financial Assistance to BusinessesThis editorial is my personal opinion about bailouts, tax incentives and subsides. It includes an alternative method of helping businesses.
- Beware the Mexican Strawberries?I get into a lot arguments with conservatives over very non-conservative causes they believe in. For some reason there are just some conservatives who do not have a problem with certain unconstitutional acts. And just like liberals do, they all sorts of
- Researching School Lunch Subsidies and Internet SubsidiesResearching School Lunch Subsidies and Internet Subsidies
- Can Industries Survive Without Government Subsidies?As government subsidies increase, smaller companies suffer if they don't get government funding.
Palin Becomes Free Market Candidate with Energy Subsidies ProposalWhile the media pursued Sarah Palin like a gaggle of paparazzi across the northeast, the former governor did provide some interesting bit of news concerning her attitude toward energy subsidies. She wants to end them. All of them.- Oil Subsidies Remain: So Much for Deficit ReductionAs expected, a bill to end $2 billion in tax subsidies for oil companies died Tuesday as Democrats in the Senate were unable to muster the 60 votes needed to break a Republican filibuster.
- Oil Subsidy Debate Distracts from Problems of WasteThis article discusses the pros and cons of government subsidies.
The Cost of Alternative Energy SubsidiesThe real life costs and goals of the altrenative energy revolution may chase off more supporters than it attracts- Congressman Joe Barton: Free Market Capitalist System = Government Subsidies (for Oil Companies)Those poor oil companies. Wthout subsidies they would fold up and leave the United States for more profitable places in the world. At least that is the claim by Texas Rep. Joe Barton.
- Looking at How Corn-based Ethanol and Other Alternative Energy Subsidies Stack UpWe should extend subsidies like tax credits when they are investments and end them when they are wasteful.
Regarding Bastiat's Essay: Should the Artistic Sector Subsidized?Bastiat writes an essay denouncing government subsidies for the artistic sector. Here is my metaphorical agreement to Bastiat's essay.- Is the End of Corn-Based Ethanol Subsides Nigh?Perhaps as a sign that Tea Party ideas have won a cache going beyond just the election of favored candidates to public office, a bi-partisan group of Senators has signed a letter calling for an end to ethanol subsidies.
National Deficit Commission: Eliminate Commercial Space SubsidiesOne of the more tiresome debates over space policy has been over President Obama's scheme to provide almost $6 billion in subsidies to commercial space companies. The National Deficit Commission would like this money cut from the federal budget.
Stop the U.S. Government from Subsidizing America's Obesity EpidemicAccording to Penelope Slade-Sawyer of the U.S. Health Dept., two-thirds of all Americans are overweight or obese. For the first time, the life expectancy of American children is less than their parents. The U.S. Government is funding the obesity epidemic.
Health Care Bill's Subsidies Are Promising for Florida FamilyHow the health care reform bill will affect me, an uninsured, middle class American. All of the confusion, government subsidies, Medicaid eligibility, and who's paying the tab.- Good Jobs First: State Governments Perform Poorly at Using Internet to Increase Transparency"The Internet makes possible unprecedented government transparency, but many states have been slow to adopt vigorous online disclosure."
- Farm Bill Offers Opportunity for ReformThe Heritage Foundation has published a new web memo analyzing opportunities for reform with pending farm subsidy legislation.
- U.S. Unyielding Over Agricultural Subsidies at WTO TalksA new study has been released saying that eliminating cotton subsidies to US farmers from the government could allow African cotton farmers to have an additional $114 in annual income-a six percent raise.
- Billionaires, Lobbyists and Professional Athletes Getting Farm SubsidiesTexas oil billionaire Lee M. Bass, NBA's Scottie Pippen, lobbyist Gerald Cassidy and Florida developer Maurice Wilder have something in common: they shared in farm subsidy benefits totaling more than $2.1 million from 2003-2005.
- Putting a Limit on Farm Subsidies:The Limit is $200,000The feeling is that the current farm programs are outdated.
- Making Subsidies AccountableAn award winner and author founded Good Jobs First back in 1998.
- Can America Survive This Financial Turmoil?Can America survive this financial turmoil? The key is to put into place reforms that will change the direction we are going today. There are many changes needed. Here are just a few that will make a major impact on our economy.
- Arresting Political Capital After 9-11Disasters trigger the immediate demand for more federal intervention. Ten years after Sept. 11, the public at large is longing for privacy again
- Government Mandated List of Thing YOU Must PurchaseGovernment regulation of business is an ever growing issue. The government's laws and regulations make it the puppet master for whats left of a capitalist economy. Our markets are under siege. No longer is production entirely based on consumption.
- Our National Debt CeilingWhile Conservatives and Liberals try to bite off each others heads, our government will do what it usually does in times of turmoil, run for re-election.
- Talking Past Each Other in Debating Commercial SpaceThe latest exchange of fire in the debate on America's space future took place within the pages of Forbes and the Washington Examiner. Caught in the crossfire were President Obama's commercial space initiative and a company called SpaceX.
- Barack Obama's Green Energy Subsidies for the RichPresident Barack Obama has recently began to play the class warfare card, demanding that taxes be increased "on the rich" as part of any deal to close the budget deficit. But when it comes to "green energy" projects, Obama can be generous to the rich.
- Supply Shifters for CornAn essay about some things that could shift the supply of corn
Chinese Subsidies, Rare Earth, and Unintended ConsequencesUS allegations of unfair Chinese clean energy subsidies have led to the ultimate irony: a heavy loss to American alternative energy manufacturers.- Why Allow Tax Subsidies for Outsourcing?Republicans have blocked efforts by Democrats to eliminate the tax benefits of moving jobs overseas while closing offices here in the US. They are calling that effort a "stunt"!
Ocean and Sea Fish Are Disappearing and Will Be Gone SoonWe are fishing the seas dry and we can turn things around if we act now.
OCFS Needs to Reform Adoption SubsidiesThe Albany Family Court and CPS Examiner reported that OCFS had paid out $180,000 in adoption subsidies for adopted children who were already deceased!
If You Only Knew; The "sausage-making" of Business PricingThe reality of monopolies, controlling market share, or sheltered markets is all around us. It hurts the free marketplace, reduces choices and increases cost to consumers and business.- Beyond Treaties, Protocols and SkepticsClimate change is arguably the most pressing issue of our time. This essay looks at the various policies nations can adopt to fight the climate beast.
- QUICK POLITIAL FIXES that DON'T WORKTARIFFS ARE EASY TO PUT IN BUT REALLY CAN SCREW THINGS UP--THE LAW OF UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES
- Cash for Clunkers Bill Passed by Senate: This Means Government Subsidies for Your AutomobileWant a better vehicle with gas mileage? It's your time to get a better gas mileage, and a subsidy for about up to $4500.
- "Oligoparchy"Oligarchy and Oligopoly have replaced democracy with a ruling empire of special-interests that subverts freedom and enslaves the American people.
