Today marks the 233 rd anniversary celebrating the signing of America’s Declaration of Independence. America’s Founding Fathers knew that achieving independence would require winning a difficult war that risked bringing ruin on their fortunes, friends, and families if they did not succeed.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—-The stock market continues to decline, leaving hundreds of thousands in the lurch, questioning the very integrity of the institution. Is the stock market a viable investment option in today’s economy?

U.S. Reps. Ron Kind and Tim Walz joined 211 House Democrats and eight Republicans on Friday in passing a sweeping and controversial energy plan that would for the first time put limits on carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions.