Sandy Hook report answers some questions, but many still a mystery
Mark TrumbullA Connecticut state attorney’s report drew pointed conclusions about the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School that shook the nation a year ago, saying Adam Lanza acted alone in...
View ArticleNo ‘grand bargain’ in budget deal: What does that mean for the economy?
Mark TrumbullThe accord reached between bipartisan negotiators this week is a budget “mini-deal.” If it’s approved by the House and Senate, the good news is simply that there is a deal to fund the...
View ArticleJanet Yellen confirmation marks new era at Federal Reserve
Mark TrumbullJanet Yellen won a confirmation vote in the US Senate Monday, setting her on track to become the next Federal Reserve chair and to guide the central bank’s policymaking through a new and...
View ArticleSocial Progress Index: Why does US rank No. 16?
Mark TrumbullThe United States remains unmatched by any other large economy when measured by per-person income, but by a new measure of “social progress,” it’s way behind – No. 16 – in delivering a...
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