The Department of Education Before we get into the specifics of this department, let’s review a few facts. 1. Public education is funded by State and Local taxes, no matter which state you live in. 2. A portion of the sales tax you pay in your State is earmarked for education. 3. Your property taxes […]
Month: April 2011
Audacity of Budgets (Part 5)
The Department of Defense We have come to the DOD. Some of the insight into this Department is difficult because of the nature of the Department itself. Some of the funding is for projects that relate directly to National Security interests and are not public. Others are weapons costs, including R&D, as well as ongoing […]
Pew….Your Poll Stinks
Almost every time I see results from various polls I ask myself; ‘are there really that many people who believe that’? You may have asked yourself the very same question. I seem to be asking myself that more frequently lately, especially when I see polls dealing with the President’s approval ratings. It’s enough of a […]