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2008 Presidential Elections

First Presidential Debate Fact Check: Obama and McCain’s Economic Claims

by DR

The first 2008 Presidential Debate saw both Senators Obama and McCain defend their economic proposals and attack the other’s plan. Facts, figures and statistics were flying back in forth during the exchange so fast it was difficult to keep up. So after the debate I watched the replay and read the transcript to [...]

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The Federal Gas Tax–Are the Presidential Candidates Trying to Buy Our Votes?

by DR

This past weekend I was interviewed by a reporter from a Texas radio station about ways to save money at the gas pump. That interview prompted me to write about 25 Ways to Save Money on Gas. Coincidentally, at the same time the presidential candidates were slugging it out over whether the government [...]

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Your Money’s Guide to the 2008 Presidential Elections–Taxes

by DR

The next U.S. President will make many decisions with major consequences to your pocket book. From taxes to health care, social security to immigration, and education to retirement, Your Money’s Guide to the 2008 Presidential Elections will describe each candidate’s position on these issues, with ample links to further reading. The focus of [...]

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Senator Obama promises a 5-minute tax return

by DR

I finished and filed my taxes late last night. Because I sold some securities in 2007, own rental property, and generated self-employment income from this site, my tax returns are a lot of fun. I think even the Turbo Tax software I was using was straining to churn out my returns. And [...]

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Senator Obama Outspending Senator Clinton 3 to 1 in Pennsylvania

by DR

I was doing some research for an article I hope to publish tomorrow and ran across this interesting graphic from Senator Clinton’s Campaign Website. It’s stunning to think that so much money is going into ads for the Pennsylvania primary. It’s also amazing to see how much more resources Senator Obama has over [...]

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Hillary Clinton’s Health Care Plan–A Detailed Analysis

by DR

Senator Hillary Clinton unveiled her health care reform plan, called the American Health Choices Plan. Clinton’s health care plan promises to bring health insurance to every American. Clinton promises lower insurance premiums for every American, improved delivery of health care, health insurance for all, and a “net tax cut for American taxpayers.” [...]

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