Paternalism Prevails In Ohio (Friday, 5/16/2008)
Ohio lawmakers sent a resounding message to their constituents on Wednesday: Consumers capable of opening a checking account can’t act like adults when it comes to managing a three-figure loan. By voting to cap annual percentage rates on payday loans at 28 percent—an effective ban on the industry—the State Senate has opted to ignore the interests of an estimated 6,000 employees and untold numbers of Ohioans in need of a short-term loan. read more here »

American Workers Take Obesity Sitting Down (Friday, 5/16/2008)
According to a new survey, 45 percent of U.S. workers have gained weight at their current jobs. Not surprisingly, the industries with the highest reported weight gain also host some of the most sedentary occupations. Research proves that weight gain is strongly tied to sitting down on the job, literally. One 2005 study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine noted: read more here »

“Silliest Law Ever” Repealed! Consumers Win! (Thursday, 5/15/2008)
After nearly two years as contraband, America’s leading gourmet pariah is finally back on the menu in Chicago.  Having banned foie gras in 2006, the Chicago City Council reversed its decision yesterday in a 37-6 vote that left animal activists screeching and “duckeasies” shutting their doors. read more here »