Tag Archives: CPI

Chart of the Week: Federal Spending and the Sequester

This incredible chart speaks volumes about the circus act that we call our government. The spikes towards the left are for WWI and WWII.  The chart really speaks for itself, but I can’t resist the urge to highlight a few … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving! Make Next Year’s Feast 10% More Bountiful.

The cost of a Thanksgiving dinner is up 13% from last year. So says a new study from the American Farm Bureau Federation which has tracked the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for ten people– including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin … Continue reading

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