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A Response to the State of the Union

While Americans suffer from a stagnant economy, high unemployment, and a record $15 trillion debt,  President Obama, in Tuesday's State of the Union Address, advocated more of the same: trillions in spending, higher taxes, and more aggressive regulations.

He called for more government-based solutions and redistributive wealth policies, all while ignoring unpopular signature legislation like the Stimulus, the Frank-Dodd Act, and Obamacare.

Why Mitt Romney Is More Like Ronald Reagan Than You Think

CYR Political Director John Giokaris explains why Mitt Romney and Ronald Reagan have more in common than some might want to believe.

The Greece Next Door: Illinois gets a credit downgrade, in contrast to Wisconsin

The Wall Street Journal reports how Illinois has been downgraded with the worst credit rating in the U.S. while Wisconsin was upgraded, yet Gov. Scott Walker is the one facing a recall.

High Taxes In Illinois Pushing Out Businesses, Jobs, and Residents

A new report shows a mass exodus of residents out of Illinois as the state loses businesses and jobs due to its high taxes and over-controlling state government.

The Chicago Expulsion Act of 2011

In The Wall Street Journal's Cross Country column, Allysia Finley writes that Windy City pols have been bankrupting Illinois with bailouts for their hometown—and now downstate legislators are fighting back.

 

Santa's Elves Start Occupy North Pole Protest

One has to wonder how Santa Claus would deal with today's regulatory and legal environment:

http://www.policymic.com/articles/2833/santa-s-elves-start-occupy-north-...

The Truth About Obama's Jobs Bill

The CYRs’ very own John Giokaris explains on PolicyMic why the president’s jobs plan is more about tax hikes than job creation, does not have bipartisan support in Congr