How much money did Wall Street lose during Hurricane Sandy?
When it comes to losing money, Wall Street has no end of games to play. read post
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Have Hostess Twinkies reached their expiration date after 82 years?
“It’s hard to imagine a world without Twinkies.” —Eliot Spitzer read post
Patriotic Millionaires group wants to raise taxes — on themselves
Even some of those who would end up paying the most under a proposed tax hike are starting to see the big picture. read post
The correlation between obesity and voting Republican
We can say one thing for sure: The states that voted for Obama generally seem to know what’s good for them. read post
Eliot Spitzer drafts his dream team of progressive cabinet picks for Obama’s second term
What would a truly progressive cabinet look like? —Eliot Spitzer read post
Tesla Model S could signal the end of gasoline
The Tesla Model S goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds, marking a milestone in the history of alternative energy vehicles. read post
Eliot Spitzer: Raising taxes on the wealthy won’t disrupt job creation
“A week after the political and ideological battle to support slightly higher taxes on the wealthy was won, we now also have a numbers-based analysis supporting the same course. Facts matter. And in this case, fairness wins.” —Eliot Spitzer read post
Ending homelessness among US veterans
These men and women took care of this country on the front lines. It is our duty — and our privilege — to take care of them. read post
Read the nonpartisan report on income tax rates the GOP didn’t want you to see
Is there an association between the tax rates of the highest-income taxpayers and economic growth? Find out in a report from the Congressional Research Service. read post
Canceling the marathon was the right call
The decision to cancel has itself been a marathon in the making. But it’s the right decision. read post
