Every family, business owner, and taxpayer in Pennsylvania should be able to increase their financial security without undue interference from our state government. Free-market policies that limit taxes, allow entrepreneurs to innovate and create jobs, and offer stability to families will put our state on track to become a national leader. Policies that enact spending limits, cut taxes, and reduce regulations will help Pennsylvania avoid debt and restore sound fiscal planning that will benefit citizens in the years to come.

Taxes & Economy

Beyond the Bailout

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 23, 2008

The National Taxpayers Union (NTU) and Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) have a new website: BeyondBailouts.org.  The site is dedicated to exposing the government’s role in creating…

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Regulation

No Smoking Sign Mandate

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 23, 2008

Little noticed in the debate over Pennsylvania’s new smoking ban was that it also included a smoking sign mandate. The Commonwealth Foundation got our notice (along with a…

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Taxes & Economy

Cutting corporate taxes

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 22, 2008

When critics of the US (and Pennsylvania’s) corporate tax structure – like the NCPA, Tax Foundation, and Commonwealth Foundation – point out that the US (and Pennsylvania)…

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Taxes & Economy

Is the Credit Crunch a Big Lie?

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 22, 2008

A short research paper from three economists from the Federal Reserve of Minneapolis find that the so-called credit crunch, which led to the bailout, was based on a number…

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Taxes & Economy

Political Incorrect Guide to Politics

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 21, 2008

John Stossel’s latest special on those running for office who think government (or they) can save the world is a must watch.  Stossel outlines the failure of government, and…

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Taxes & Economy

Governor Rendell earns a D

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 20, 2008

The Cato Institute gives Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell a “D” on its Fiscal Report Card of the Governors. In 2004, Governor Rendell pushed through a $1.5…

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Taxes & Economy

The Free Market = Cheaper Gas

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • October 20, 2008

Ben Lieberman of Heritage explains why the free market system is responsible for the recent decline in gasoline prices. “As summer turned to fall, sky-high pump prices in the…

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Health Care

We’re No. 2 … in loss of employer health insurance

  • October 17, 2008

Cross-posted on Capitol Domes   It should come as no surprise that universal health care proponents are spinning a report from an organization that supports universal…

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Taxes & Economy

State budget must be cut

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 17, 2008

The Citizens’ Voice has an editorial calling for state budget cuts giving the current crunch in the Pennsylvania state budget. Meanwhile, Gib Armstrong and other lawmakers continue…

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Regulation

Zack and Miri Take a Fortune

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 16, 2008

The City of Philadelphia has refused to allow posters for Zack and Miri Make a Porno on bus stops because they are deemed too seedy. (Hat Tip to…

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State Budget

Earmark searches made easy

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 16, 2008

The Seattle Times has a great tool for searching earmarks.  Not only can you find defense earmarks for each member of Congress, but they also report campaign contributions from…

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Taxes & Economy

Hugo Chavez: Bush is sociailist “comrade”

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 16, 2008

Cato-at-liberty notes that Venezuelan would-be-dictator Hugo Chavez has welcomed President Bush into the socialist movement: Socialist Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez mocked George W. Bush as a “comrade” on…

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Health Care

Health Care Reform

  • October 16, 2008

Reform in health care should follow a few key principles: Give individuals and employers more choices in health care. Give them more freedom in choosing health care options.

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Health Care

The Great Health Care Debate

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 15, 2008

Bob Moffit of Heritage writes that we are at a crossroads in health care in term of the difference between McCain and Obama’s proposals.   The Commonwealth Foundation has said…

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Taxes & Economy

“The Great Depression II”

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 15, 2008

As most movie sequels are dwarfed by the original, so too does the rhetoric about the US sitting on the precipice of “another Great Depression” over-hype the current situation, and…

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State Budget

Capitol Domes: Fiscal Cliff Ahead

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 15, 2008

The Central Penn Business Journal launched Capitol Domes today (subscribe to the feed here), a new blog  featuring Matt Brouillette and Rock the Capital’s Eric Epstein.  Brouillette’s…

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Taxes & Economy

The Case for Corporate Tax Cuts

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 14, 2008

The NCPA has a short primer on why the US (and Pennsylvania) should cut corporate tax rates. The US has the 2nd highest (to Japan) combined corporate tax rate. …

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Government Accountability

Buckeye Institute files Rico suit against ACORN

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 14, 2008

Our sister think tank in Ohio has filed a RICO suit (i.e. for organized crime) against ACORN for voter fraud.  The full complaint is here. Since stories…

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