Commentary: Ryan Budget a Monumental Opportunity for Reigning in Federal Deficits

By Jamison Beuerman

04/07/2011

Democratic leaders are hounding the Ryan budget for its supposed severity and ideologically-driven agenda. Yet it is the most serious effort to curb record deficits and debts, by either party, in decades.

TAGS: Federal budget, Federal Budget Deficit, Paul Ryan

Truth of Government Accounting on Ringside Politics

By Fergus Hodgson

02/17/2011

Sheila Weinberg, of the Institute for Truth in Accounting, unravels the illusions of federal and state accounting that conceal deficits.

TAGS: Federal budget, Institute for Truth in Accounting, Jeff Crouere, Ringside Politics, Sheila Weinberg

Crime In Louisiana: Analyzing the Data

This year, disturbing reports of increased crime have dominated the news, both in Louisiana and nationally. Crime is a serious issue that demands thoughtful solutions to deter criminal behavior and promote public safety. They should be guided by data and evidence, not anecdotes. That’s why Pelican set out to review and better understand the underlying...

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