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Tax Cuts Might Accomplish What Spending Hasn’t

New York Times - When devising its fiscal package, the Obama administration relied on conventional economic models based in part on ideas of John Maynard Keynes. Keynesian theory says that government spending is more potent than tax policy for jump-starting a stalled economy. But various recent studies suggest that conventional wisdom is backward. Read more ...

Bob Burdon's Column - Work together to get recovery right

This past year has been humbling for employers, employees and consumers. Read more ...

Bob Burdon's Column - Council faces unenviable task in slots vote

The Capital - The long and arduous process of determining whether video lottery facilities are permitted in Anne Arundel County will hopefully come to a conclusion in the next few weeks when the County Council renders its decision on two zoning bills. Read more ...

Rising Taxes Squeeze Local Business Operations

When property taxes go up, homeowners can find other homeowners willing to fight for relief. Big businesses, too, can flex their muscles. But small businesses are often left behind, mainly because they are, well, small. Read more ...