Is Las Vegas Rethinking The Oakland A’s Gamble? – OpEd
There are some big signs that the people of Las Vegas and the state of Nevada are getting genuine buyer’s
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Author: Craig Eyermann
Craig Eyermann is a Research Fellow at the Independent Institute. He is also the creator of MyGovCost.org: Government Cost Calculator. He received his M.S. in mechanical engineering from New Mexico State University and M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix, having received a B.S. in both mechanical and aerospace engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Articles by Craig Eyermann :
Pandemic Unemployment Fraud To Cost American Taxpayers More – OpEd
It’s a mistake to think the unemployment insurance fraud permitted during 2020’s pandemic has stopped imposing costs on its victims:
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A Rare Government Spending Success Story – OpEd
Paying attention to government spending is often both a thankless and depressing task. What makes it that way are the horrible
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US Treasuries No Longer A Safe Haven – OpEd
U.S. Treasuries have functioned as a safe haven for investors during global turmoil for decades. Here’s Investopedia describes their role in providing financial stability: “Treasure
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CEOs Are Increasingly Concerned About The National Debt – OpEd
The total public debt outstanding of the U.S. government has grown by $7.4 trillion since the end of 2020. That’s causing a lot
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Proposed Congressional Insider Trading Ban – OpEd
U.S. lawmakers have an unfair advantage over ordinary Americans when it comes to investing. Many can use their insider knowledge
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell Warns About US Fiscal Policy’s Unsustainable Path – OpEd
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell once again warned earlier this month that the U.S. government’s fiscal policy is on an unsustainable
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Day Of Reckoning For Social Security Draws Closer – OpEd
In ten years, Americans counting on Social Security benefits for income will be in for a shock. The shock will
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Interest On US National Debt Surpasses Defense Spending – OpEd
Interest on the national debt is rapidly becoming the biggest single category of spending by the U.S. government. As of May 2024,
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America’s Surging Deficit Spending – OpEd
The U.S. government’s budget deficit in 2024 will be 27% larger than the Congressional Budget Office predicted just four months ago. In
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