Superfast Bullet Trains Are Finally Coming to the U.S.

Bullet trains are coming. Planners are finally beginning to make headway on what will be the largest, most complicated infrastructure project ever attempted in the US.

Cap And Trade Scam To Be Enforced At State Level

Efforts to implement the cap and trade scam and going directly to the states in an effort to impose their control-freak tax.

California controller: State will run out of cash before April

State Controller John Chiang issued a stern warning about California’s cash reserves, they must act on nearly $9 billion in budget cuts or the state will run out of cash

Books a must-have even in sluggish economy: poll

During tough economic times when U.S. consumers are trying to cut back the indulgence they can’t seem to live without is books.

Toyota U.S. sales halt seen well into February

Toyota Motor Corp’s crippling sales shutdown of eight models due to a U.S. safety recall will continue until at least mid-February, sources briefed on the matter said on Friday.

The Unemployment Game Show: Are You Really Unemployed?

Are you *officially* unemployed? The reported rate actually excludes millions of jobless Americans.

The Precarious State of Our Union

by Peter Schiff

In this week’s much anticipated State of the Union address, President Obama again demonstrated his poor understanding of the fundamental problems that confront our nation. By following the advice of the same people who helped guide our economy to the precipice of total collapse, Obama now threatens to push it over the edge.

US announces $6B arms sale to Taiwan; China Responds

Taiwan is the most sensitive matter in already-tense relations between the U.S. and China

New Court Ruling Allows Corporations To Buy Politicians Legally

The Supreme Court on Thursday opened wide new avenues for big-moneyed interests to pour money into politics

Actor Gary Coleman Jailed In Utah

Actor Gary Coleman was arrested in Utah on a warrant for failing to appear in court, police said.

Obama Unveils New Initiatives For Middle Class

Obama proposed a host of new measures designed to assist struggling middle-class individuals and families. His proposals expand existing tax credits for child care and retirement savings.