Drew Carey has a series at Reason.tv about his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland’s a big place, but Carey’s proposals for revitalizing his town would apply to other places in the Midwest, including far smaller ones. Here’s an introduction to his series: Click …to watch Drew introduce the series that just might save his hometown.…
Government Spending
Government Spending
Washington Examiner: 6 of the 10 richest counties in U.S. are in DC area
by JOHN ADAMS •
One way to see the influence of federal spending is the benefit it confers to the area around Washington, D.C. THe Washington Examiner reports that Loudoun ranks as the richest county in the United States, immediately followed by Fairfax and Howard counties, while Montgomery, traditionally one of the wealthiest, is now 10th. Forbes magazine ranked…
Government Spending
From Reason.tv: The Pork Party House
by JOHN ADAMS •
Private charities sometimes spend money, from wealthy private donors, on fancy parties to celebrate and encourage greater charitable giving. Whatever one thinks of those lavish events, there’s no doubt that the donors earned the money they’re spending. Government bureaucrats can’t say the same – when they hold fancy parties, the fine evening rests not on…