On April 13, 2012, the US Department of the Treasury released new cost estimates for the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Looking principally at actual and projected contractual cash flows, the document concludes that: "Overall, the government is now expected to at least break even on its financial stability programs and may realize a positive return." 

The current dependence upon a small and select number of primary dealers is neither necessary nor in the best interests of taxpayers.

The Federal Reserve is prone to major and minor mistakes because it is affected by political pressure.

There has been a growing understanding in the US government in recent years about Pakistan's destabilizing role in Afghanistan and its support for terrorist groups, but Washington has failed to force Pakistan to change its policy.

A no-bailout policy is the only regulation hedge funds need.

The only way to improve the availability of these products is to make it possible for firms to keep pace with rising production costs and earn enough returns to invest back in better manufacturing that enables stable, safe, and more scalable supply.

By opting for a hasty, major transformation of the U.S. economy after the financial crisis instead of a more measured approach, Congress and the president may be slowing the economic recovery.

Whether we like it or not, in a globally interconnected economy, America's prosperity depends on the willingness of foreigners to invest here.