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In the News: Alabama Barbecue Vendor Under Heat for Cooking at Home
One man in Alabaster, AL may have to stop making his delicious BBQ or pay a $400 fine each day.
In the News: How America Lost Its Way
Why is the journey from a new idea to opening shop becoming more difficult for Americans?
In the News: A Tax on Rocks
A new “rock tax” would slap a fee on certain quarried and man-made stones like marble, slate, and limestone.
In the News: Raisin Farmers Aren’t Dried Up
The USDA has been confiscating a portion of raisin farmers’ crops to keep prices artificially high.
In the News: Washington Booms—Thanks to Other People’s Money
Washington, D.C.’s wealth and stability come from the size of the government.
In the News: New Jersey Convicts Received Unemployment Benefits
New Jersey convicts have been receiving food stamps, unemployment insurance, and pension payments.
In the News: One Small Win for Raw Milk
Are states that ban raw milk concerned with your safety, or with protecting the dairy industry from competition?
“Essential” Government Spending? Tell Us What You Think
Rather than decreasing the amount we owe, our leaders want to raise the “debt ceiling” for “essential” spending.
In the News: A Barrier to Your Bed and Breakfast
It is now illegal for New York City residents to offer short-term rentals.
In the News: Bacon Bacon Close Raises Quite a Stink
San Francisco’s Bacon Bacon restaurant served delicious, pork treats … until neighbors complained about the bacon aroma.
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