Tax breaks for the rich

taxesBut is it even possible to raise $1.6 trillion from wealthy households without changing tax rates? Experts say it is. But doing so might be politically infeasible and hugely unpopular.

Twinkies are all the talk

twinkieThe possible demise of the Twinkie and its sugary siblings at Hostess dominates the news, even as the Middle East blows up and we hear that Murdoch’s minions will be charged. No accounting for taste.