Entitlement spending is mandatory spending as mandated by congress and differs significantly from discretionary spending. Entitlement spending generally makes up around 60% – 65% of total US government spending.

As the most powerful nation on earth, the US has a profound responsibility to lead the world to sustainability. But we are failing miserably in this role.

Contrary to a lot of propaganda being espoused by certain political groups, the US does not have a discretionary “spending problem!” The solution to the US budget deficit is, in fact, quite straightforward if not entirely easy.

Mark H. Clevey, MPA, 3/8/2013 – History shows that Michigan’s 20th century industrial prowess came at a price – entrepreneurship lost its momentum

I recently posted an article explaining why the US budget deficit is not the biggest issue facing the country.

China’s Renewable Energy sector is rapidly growing as the country is the world’s highest emitter of greenhouse gasses.

The US budget deficit has been for several years relentlessly in the public’s eye. But is this focus really warranted?

Let’s face it, all technologies we employ for the betterment of life carry risks – yes bathtubs included! With all the news about pipelines (and with Keystone XL taking center-stage), I thought it worthwhile to take a look as some stats.