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While many members of Congress claim to support free trade, Cato’s congressional trade votes database tells a different story. Rather than simply noting support or opposition to trade liberalization, Cato’s Free Trade, Free Markets methodology distinguishes between trade barriers and trade subsidies. As a result, the database allows researchers to evaluate members of Congress more precisely. In particular, voting patterns during the 112th Congress shed light on the relative importance of ideology... Читать дальше...

Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Alan Krueger discusses some of the factors that have created wide levels of income inequality and suggests strengthening communities and union representation can help bridge the gap.

You never know when the sun will dare to make an appearance. Here's our pick of the top shades for summer

Chris Baker responds to a few comments from viewers on his opinion of the latest incarnation of Doctor Who. The Angry Nerd respects people with the temerity to disagree with his opinions. But he respects them angrily.

Chris Baker responds to a few comments from viewers on his opinion of the latest incarnation of Doctor Who. The Angry Nerd respects people with the temerity to disagree with his opinions. But he respects them angrily.

At the end of a long journey back from Cambodia last week, I had my face glued to the window as the plane passed low over Colorado's Front Range on its way to a landing in Denver. The scenery is always spectacular, but I was also looking for something specific, and I found it: dust on snow. A lot of it. Check out the picture above and you'll see it: beige coloring on what would otherwise be bright white snowpack. This isn't just a curiosity. The relatively dark color of dust causes

Roll, bowl or surf with these great toys for all the family to make a trip to the seaside an activity-packed day out