The New York Times / By JEFF ZELENY and RICHARD A. OPPEL JR. BETTENDORF, Iowa — Gov. Rick Perry of Texas on Tuesday announced a proposal to alter the federal government that ranks among the most radical plans offered by any major Republican presiden… more »

National JournalBy Alex Roarty and Rebecca Kaplan Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry unveiled a sweeping economic agenda Monday highlighted by a plan to level a voluntary 20 percent “flat tax” on all taxpayers who will accept it in plac… more »

  Cr edit note: Might this be the the posterboy law for "unintended consequences" or "intended consequences coming into play?" Were this to become law, it would have a chilling effect for employers to hire people off the street. Think about it. T… more »

Detroit News.comDavid Shepardson/ Detroit News Washington Bureau The U.S. Transportation Department said today it will propose making vehicle "black boxes" mandatory in all vehicles by the end of the year. The department's National Highway Traffic… more »

zerohedge.com 04/24/2011 All those who were hoping global stock markets would surge tomorrow based on a ridiculous rumor that China would revalue the CNY by 10% will have to wait. Instead, China has decided to serve the world another surprise. Fol… more »