Henry's tax plan mustn't ignore environment Nov 2, 2009
The Henry report should get rid of explicit subsidies to fossil fuel and other natural resource use, and then move in on implicit subsidies to those environmentally damaging activities whose private costs don't reflect the social costs they impose on the community and its life-supporting ecosystem. Now that would be a tax blueprint that could stay relevant for 25 years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Money, the third rail of the train station project Sep 25, 2009
"Nevertheless" Flatto says, "that multiple and seemingly in-depth conversations between the state Department of Transportation and Blackrock Realty, which privately controls a significant portion of the land involved in the project, have been under way." He said that, as problems with the nation's economy have cost the company substantial investment dollars, the state has also been in negotiation with TD Banknorth, which may take on the burden of the private costs involved. "DOT has been... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Health-Care Debate Continues in Region Sep 4, 2009
A quick recap of the proposal: existing insurance companies would follow tighter regulations and could not refuse anyone with a pre-existing condition; coverage would become mandatory for all people, based on a sliding scale; a privatized pool of insurers would yield better bargaining leverage with health-care providers; a government-run public option, or perhaps a privatized co-op, would insure a very select group of citizens and help control private costs, and health-care providers would be... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Click to read:Obama: Changes Will Make People Healthier Jul 23, 2009
Its just common sense if you think about it, private is keeping public efficient and public keeps private costs down. Im not trying to sound arrogant im just saying why not learn from other countries, kinda like we were your guinea pigs and create alot more efficient system. (CBS News)
Cut deficit and bring on depression May 18, 2009
The diminution of public services, which led to higher private costs in health and education and the rise in the tax burden, was a major factor in the rise in household debt to a record 160 per cent during the Howard era. It is household debt and foreign debt that is the real burden on Australians. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
