1. Double Dipping in DC – “More than two dozen retired police officers who were rehired by the District, including the chief of the police agency that protects government buildings, have been improperly paid both a full pension and full … read more >

The Census Bureau reported today on third quarter financial results for the U.S. manufacturing sector, with the following highlights: After-tax profits for U.S. manufacturing corporations were just short of $150 billion during the July-September period this year.  Profits for Q3 … read more >

The Tax Prof blog features a Chronicle of Higher Education story (paid subscription required) about Shpoonkle,  a “matchmaking Web site where recent law graduates could hone their legal skills by bidding alongside other lawyers for clients seeking affordable counsel.” Shpoonkle … read more >