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'Tax Cuts for the Rich'? May. 01, 2017
One of the painful realities of our times is how long a political lie can survive, even after having... Read More
Is It Time to Repeal FATCA? Apr. 27, 2017
I've previously argued that the Trump administration should stop funding the Organization for Econom... Read More
On Hold Constantly Jan. 18, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: After spending 55 minutes on the phone with Verizon and being switched to four diffe... Read More
In the Fiscal Health Beauty Pageant, Everyone Loses Jun. 09, 2016
Many states are broke, even though their constituents don't know it. The two main drivers of states'... Read More
Socialism for the Uninformed May. 31, 2016
Socialism sounds great. It has always sounded great. And it will probably always continue to sound g... Read More
Stadium Bonds Jan. 13, 2016
Dear Mr. Berko: Several years ago, I bought $25,000 of the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority bond... Read More
Politicians' Words Oct. 20, 2015
At the recent televised debate among candidates for the Democrats' nomination for president, Hillary... Read More
A Value-Added Tax Is Coming May. 27, 2015
Dear Mr. Berko: A friend with impressive political connections in Washington believes that the next ... Read More
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Apr. 04, 2014
'Bait and Switch' Taxes Sep. 03, 2012
We have heard many times from President Barack Obama how he plans to raise taxes on "millionair... Read More
Deficit Reduction: Blaming Easier Than Fixing Nov. 07, 2011
"I have great respect for each of you individually, but collectively I'm worried that you're go... Read More
Deficits as Far as the States Can See Jan. 24, 2011
Like me, you may be wondering why 96,000 California state workers were given cell phones courtesy of... Read More
