Articles written by Simon Etcher

Craps can be one of the most intimidating casino games for novices, but armed with a few basic rules of the game, anyone can step up the table and play.

Apr 8, 2010 - Simon Etcher

Sitting down at a blackjack table for the first time at a real casino can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be that way.

Apr 5, 2010 - Simon Etcher

The Appropriations, Ways and Means, Energy & Commerce and Transportation Committees are responsible for most of the federal budget and how taxes are levied and spent.

Mar 26, 2010 - Simon Etcher

According to most economists, the recession is over or close to over, but unemployment remains at ten percent and shows no sign of improving quickly.

Feb 7, 2010 - Simon Etcher

Interested in politics? Have a degree in government and no idea what to do with it? Always been curious how a bill becomes a law? Then a job on Capitol Hill is for you.

Nov 13, 2008 - Simon Etcher

America's representatives are there to serve the public. They have staff dedicated to solving constituent issues. The key is remembering to actually ask for help.

Nov 13, 2008 - Simon Etcher

President-elect Obama and many members of Congress have called for passage of an economic stimulus bill to jumpstart the American economy. Here is what that means.

Nov 11, 2008 - Simon Etcher

Despite a terrible reputation, lobbyists play an important role in guiding companies, interest groups and individual Americans through the complex legislative process.

Nov 9, 2008 - Simon Etcher

Despite much-hyped fears of low wage workers around the world taking American jobs, the real culprit is increasingly intelligent machinery.

Nov 9, 2008 - Simon Etcher

For people interested in the American legislative process, this article will explain how a legislative proposal, or bill, is approved by the Congress and President.

Sep 4, 2008 - Simon Etcher

Encouraging childhood creativity is critical to ensuring that they will be prepared to succeed in the global economy where rote skills are less and less desirable.

Aug 31, 2008 - Simon Etcher

Listening to the Democratic Convention, one cannot help but be struck by the casual way politicians refer to each other. First names are inappropriate in this context.

Aug 27, 2008 - Simon Etcher

Republican John McCain thinks private companies will lead the way on the next generation of technological breakthroughs. They won't.

Aug 20, 2008 - Simon Etcher

Americans spend a lot of time decrying the impact of globalization on jobs here in the United States without embracing the opportunities it creates around the world.

Aug 14, 2008 - Simon Etcher