During the campaign for re-election, Barack Obama at least made vague references to a willingness to accept $3 trillion of reduced spending in exchange for a $1 trillion dollar tax increase.

The new discovery of a 3.3 billion barrel oil deposit off Norway's coast cements that nation's claim to being Europe's second largest oil producer.

Common sense tells us that we should focus our resources to benefit children, teachers and taxpayers by keeping dollars in the classroom.

Careful economic research has shown public-sector workers receive a level of compensation, pension benefits, and retiree health coverage in excess of what comparable workers in the private sector enjoy. In some instances, the total premium can be 30 percent or higher.

Romney-Ryan is likely the best matched 'team' that has been on a national ticket in a very long time.

Obama's economic policies obviously have not worked, and have left the American market place with enormous uncertainty and anxiety.

Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students and enthusiastic parents with high expectations.