Politics and government links

If conservatives want the government out of their lives, why do most of the states consistently vote Democratic?

Robert Reich makes a strong case that 2010 was the most business friendly year in Washington ever

Mike Shedlock argues that military spending and public employee unions are bankrupting the USA

Here's an interactive map showing where $130 billion in earmarks went, by state, district and politician

Is this why so many universities are raising tuition? Part 2