In many ways, states attempting to shore up corporate tax collections are fighting a losing battle against economic reality,

In many ways, states attempting to shore up corporate tax collections are fighting a losing battle against economic reality,

I wanted to bring it out into the open because it's still a dirty little secret in many households.

I wanted to bring it out into the open because it's still a dirty little secret in many households.

I've experienced (more times than I like to admit) avoiding slightly uncomfortable conversations with others I should have had on read more

I've experienced (more times than I like to admit) avoiding slightly uncomfortable conversations with others I should have had on the front end and then endured much more excruciating ones on the back end.

I asked him what the prognosis was. And he said that without medication, my life expectancy was about two years.

I asked him what the prognosis was. And he said that without medication, my life expectancy was about two years.

Americans of all faiths should be concerned whenever a house of worship is threatened. Religious and political leaders must speak read more

Americans of all faiths should be concerned whenever a house of worship is threatened. Religious and political leaders must speak out against the anti-Muslim bigotry that can prompt such threats.

The sweetest of all sounds is praise.

The sweetest of all sounds is praise.

Germany in general has stayed united with the other two partners, but is considered sort of the weak link, ... read more

Germany in general has stayed united with the other two partners, but is considered sort of the weak link, ... My guess is that (Merkel's) Christian Democrats might be marginally more in line with the U.S. position.

It's understandable that from time to time there'd be a need for executive sessions, but the device should be used read more

It's understandable that from time to time there'd be a need for executive sessions, but the device should be used very sparingly. Good government evolves from trust and a willingness to work together.

Merchant bar demand continues to draw strength from business investment while the previously booming consumer end-markets lose some luster.

Merchant bar demand continues to draw strength from business investment while the previously booming consumer end-markets lose some luster.