The Federal Government owns more than 77,000 buildings which are currently not being used. Some of them have even been condemned. These properties should be sold at auction or simply bulldozed if they are unsuitable for sale. Basic upkeep on these buildings is costing US taxpayers.
Annual Savings to the US Taxpayer: $1.5 Billion
Step right up and see the wonder that is Big Government! It’s strong, it’s flexible, and it is not limited by any checks or balances! It is your one solution for all your problems both big and small –tiny or tall. Big government is what you need to fix all your worries and concerns, from…
The Troubles is the common name for the ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland that spilled over at various times into parts of the Republic of Ireland, England and mainland Europe.
Last year I graduated from the University of Connecticut with honors, two majors, and list of accolades. I performed well in college and I believe a significant reason was that I did not enroll until I was 24 years old. While everyone is an individual, waiting to go to college is for many young people…
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Photo by Chris and Jenni It has become commonplace to hear complaints about the United States Postal Service; specifically concerning their slow delivery, high prices, poor service, and lost or misdelivered mail. Economists frequently tell us about the inherent problems with any service controlled by a monopoly. How many of us are aware that the…
Keith Farrell The downing of Malaysian Airlines flight 17 has raised tensions that seemed to be cooling between Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the West. Western leaders have threatened to levy additional sanctions against the Russian economy as finger pointing over the incident continues. The West has joined together to decide just how to punish Russia,…