Opinion
Of Course Taxes Matter
I prefer across-the-board tax reduction to targeted tax incentives not only because I have read many academic studies but also because I have met many politicians.
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The Democratic bench
Opinion
Bottom Line: McCrory Would Increase Ed Spending
The governor's budget plan includes positive proposals, and legislators have room to make improvements.
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Not a long Dem bench
Opinion
Fiscal Issues Divide GOP
Many conservatives agree that North Carolina’s transportation system has a long-term funding problem. But higher gas taxes aren't the right solution.
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I need a bigger cart
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Charlotte’s Chiquita Slip-Up
Giving public money to loser corporations imposes real costs, even if clawback provisions let government get its money back eventually.
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Rubio Warns Of ‘Third Obama Term’ If Hillary Elected
Florida Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio doubtless argues convincingly that a Hillary Clinton presidency would be an Obama third term and “a death blow to the American dream,” in terms of economic opportunity.
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I couldn’t afford it
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Pursuing Health Care Freedom
It’s time to turn away from policies that rely on government coercion.
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Another Way To Fight Eminent Domain Abuse
Placing the courts in charge of takings disputes would go a long way toward ending the use of government condemnation of private property to enrich private parties.
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