President Barack Obama: On Memorial Day

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: (President Barack Obama participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery Monday, May 25, 2009. White House Photo, Lawrence Jackson) From the White House blog On Memorial Day: The President returned from Camp David last night so that this morning he could have breakfast with … Read more

Can anyone tell me whether I’m right or wrong?

By David SafierIn yesterday's post, Two dirty little secrets about tuition tax credits, I mainly presented facts about the way individual tuition tax credits are structured. But I also took three leaps into the realm of conjecture, and I would be grateful if anyone out there who has the facts will let me know whether … Read more

Two dirty little secrets about tuition tax credits

by David SafierHere are two facts lots of people aren't aware of about the way School Tuition Organizations (STOs) give out individual tuition tax credit money. People who give tuition tax credits can recommend who they want the scholarship to go to, so long as the child is not a dependent. The STO doesn't need … Read more

Bill permits armed bears in national parks

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The credit card reform bill signed by President Obama on Friday contained a rider attached to it permitting armed bears in national parks and wildlife refuges. OK. I guess I can understand that. I mean, hunting is not really a "sport" unless the bears are armed and can shoot back, right? It … Read more