Democrats’ Tax Proposal Would Kill Community Banks
One section of the Democrats’ tax proposal would kill community banks. Probably not all of them. But it’s a killer indirect tax. Continue Reading →
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Operation Choke Point Is No More
A win for the good guys! Operation Choke Point is no more. This underreported story was pointed out by James Taranto who helped me with my first Wall Street Journal Continue Reading →
Operation Choke Point
So much for the second amendment: firearms and ammunition sales. So much for your social life: dating services (no, I won’t include escort services). And pharmaceutical sales? Are they talking about the drugs I regularly get from Kaiser via USPS? Needless to say, racist materials, telemarketing, and even pornography are broadly protected by the first amendment. Continue Reading →
Do Consumers Really Need Protection From Excessive Overdraft Protection Fees?
“[Overdraft protection] usually serves as a short-term source of small-dollar credit in order to meet a pressing need for funds and to prevent important payments such as utilities, rent, or other bills from being denied for insufficient funds. Moreover, those who use overdraft protection do so because it is better than available alternatives.” Continue Reading →