Government | In 1998 when President Clinton signed the bipartisan Internet Tax
Freedom Act, which prohibited state and local taxation of internet
access and internet-only services, the purpose was to promote the
commercial…
Congress |
WASHINGTON—A bill that would tax all online purchases sailed
through the U.S. Senate this week with broad bipartisan support.
The Marketplace Fairness Act…
Media |
“Mainstream media” are alarmed by reports that billionaires Charles
and David Koch are considering the purchase of Tribune Company’s
eight daily…
Business |
Sheep need a shepherd, and even a group of the brightest and most
virtuous people needs good leadership to move the use of their
talents toward a constructive…
Business |
Way to go, monks! A federal appeals court ruled yesterday that
Louisiana monks may keep selling plain, relatively low-cost
coffins. Judge Patrick Higginbotham…
Cities |
Since the Motown sound went silent—except on oldies stations—and
General Motors and Chrysler (but not Ford) required life support
from Washington, there…
Abortion |
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of
religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. …” That the
First Amendment requires…
Business |
It had been a difficult day already when Larry walked in with a
long face and an even longer story. Larry was 38 and a talented
Fortune
1000 executive, and the…
