‘Occupy’ doctor had bomb-making chemicals in his home, authorities charge
Published November 18, 2012
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A New York doctor active in the Occupy Wall Street movement in 2011 was charged with possessing a large quantity of chemicals used for making bombs, Paramus Patch reports.
Roberto Rivera, 60, a medical doctor, was charged Saturday hours after authorities conducted a raid on his Ridgewood, N.J., home, the website reports.
Rivera was charged with recklessly creating a risk of widespread injury or damage after FBI agents and members of the Bergen County bomb squad found chemicals used in the making of explosives, Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli said in a release.
Willard School Principal Marianne Williams accepts the award designating the school as a National Blue Ribbon School
Willard School Principal Marianne Williams (left) traveled recently to Washington, D.C., to accept the award designating the school as a National Blue Ribbon School. She was accompanied by Willard teacher Leigh Porod (right), who helped with the Blue Ribbon application. Aba Kumi, Director of the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, U.S. Department of Education, is pictured in the center.
RHS LEARNING COMMONS COMMITTEE SEEKS COMMUNITY SUPPORT
General Information: Volunteers are seeking community-wide support for the proposed new Learning Commons at Ridgewood High School. Click here to learn more.
Fundraiser: On Friday, January 11, 2013 from 7-11 p.m., the 07450 Schools Committee will host a fundraiser to benefit the Ridgewood High School Learning Commons project, a plan to renovate the current high school library, which is almost 50 years old, and create a modern library for generations of students to come.
The event will take place at The Woodcliff Lake Hilton in Woodcliff Lake and is open to all Ridgewood families and alumni. Due to Hurricane Sandy and the families still suffering, the event that was originally scheduled to take place at the end of November was postponed.
The fundraiser will include cocktails, dinner and dancing, with giving opportunities at all levels. Guests will enjoy live music by Matthew Friedman and Uptown Sounds. Matthew Friedman starred as “The Piano Man” in Billy Joel’s award-winning musical, Movin’ Out.
Admission for the event is $110 per person and $200 per couple, and includes an open bar. The invitation can be downloaded from the Ridgewood High School Learning Commons website: www.RHSLearningCommons.com. All donations made at the event are tax deductible.
Parents, Coaches: Know the Risks of Concussions in Youth Sports The Valley Hospital is Offering Concussion Testing This Month
November 7, 2012 — To assist parents and coaches in protecting young athletes from the serious head injuries that can result from returning to play too soon after a suffering a concussion, The Valley Hospital Sports Institute offers the ImPACT Concussion Management Test. ImPACT (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is an innovative computerized evaluation system that assesses the effects and severity of a concussion and helps determine when it is safe for an athlete to return to contact sports following a concussion.
ImPACT testing is suitable for athletes ages 12 and older. It is a 20-30 minute neurocognitive test battery that has been scientifically validated to measure the effects of sports-related concussion. Typically, in the preseason each athlete is given a baseline test. And, when a concussion is suspected during the season, a follow-up test is administered to see if the results have changed from the baseline. This comparison helps to diagnose and manage the concussion. Follow-up tests can be administered over days or weeks so clinicians can continue to track the athlete’s recovery from the injury.
The Sports Institute recently enhanced its Concussion Management Program with the addition of the Biodex BioSway Balance testing unit. The test takes about 5 minutes and provides a psycho-motor assessment of concussion injuries. Athletes should be tested in the preseason to gather baseline information that can be used for comparison in the event of a concussion to assess the extent of the injury and the athlete’s readiness to return to activity.
Since most high schools in the area have the testing in place already, the Sports Institute is providing this service primarily for the recreation and town-sponsored youth sports teams for athletes ages 12 and older.
The next scheduled baseline testing sessions will take place on Thursday, November 15 at 5:00 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. at Valley’s Kraft Center, located at 15 Essex Road in Paramus. The tests will be conducted in the 3rd Floor Computer Lab.
Pre-Registration is required, as space is limited. The fee is $25. Please call 201-447-8133 for more information and to register.
A concussion is a brain injury. Concussions are most commonly caused by a bump or blow to the head, but, can also be caused by a sudden deceleration or acceleration of the head. In either scenario, the brain, suspended inside the skull and surrounded by fluid, continues to travel with momentum until it “bangs” up against the skull – causing a brain-bruising injury – or concussion. What may seem to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious.
You can’t see a concussion. Signs and symptoms of a concussion can show up right after the injury, or may not appear or be noticed until days or weeks after the injury. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms yourself, seek medical attention right away. Common symptoms include: headache, dizziness, feeling foggy, nausea, fatigue and confusion. Common signs include memory loss, a loss of balance and coordination, and changes in personality. Concussion severity varies widely, and the number of signs and symptoms vary also – serious injuries may show few symptoms.
Although less common, bleeding in the brain can occur with some head injuries. Loss of consciousness, mental status deterioration and worsening symptoms raise the concern for a bleeding injury. An athlete does not need to lose consciousness (black out) to suffer a concussion. In fact, less than 10 percent of concussed athletes lose consciousness.
An athlete who suffers a concussion can be at risk for a condition known as Second Impact Syndrome if he or she returns to sports before full recovery. Second impact syndrome is a life-threatening condition in which a second concussion occurs before a first concussion has properly healed, causing rapid and severe brain swelling. Second impact syndrome can result from even a very mild concussion that occurs days or weeks after the initial concussion.
“Second Impact Syndrome can be prevented,” Donald Tomaszewski, Director of The Valley Hospital Sports Institute. “Don’t allow an athlete to return to sports after a concussion until their symptoms have completely resolved and they have been cleared by a medical professional experienced in treating concussions.”
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Announce Reopening of 9th Street PATH Station
Monday, November 12, 2012
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that PATH rail service will resume at the 9th Street station in Manhattan beginning Tuesday, November 13 at 5 a.m. The station will open to ease overcrowding at the 14th Street station during the morning peak hours.
PATH riders will only be able to exit the 9th street station between the morning peak hours of 5 a.m.-9:30 a.m. After 9:30 a.m. passengers will be able to enter and exit PATH trains at 9th Street until 10 p.m.
PATH’s temporary line will now include stops at Newark, Harrison, Journal Square, Grove Street, and Newport stations in New Jersey and at the 9th, 14th, 23rd and 33rd Street stations in Manhattan. Trains will bypass Christopher Street. Disabled passengers will have access to the platforms only at Newark, Journal Square and 33rd Street.
PATH service remains suspended at the Hoboken, Exchange Place and the World Trade Center stations as recovery efforts continue. Due to significant damage that resulted from the unprecedented and widespread flooding in the PATH tunnels and multiple stations, it will be several weeks before resumption of service on the Newark-World Trade Center line and the lines to and from Hoboken station.
For up-to-date information visit the Port Authority’s website https://www.panynj.gov/path/ and follow them on Twitter @PATHTweet.
6,125 Proposed Regulations and Notifications Posted in Last 90 Days–Average 68 per Day
By Penny Starr
November 9, 2012
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(CNSNews.com) – It’s Friday morning, and so far today, the Obama administration has posted 165 new regulations and notifications on its reguations.gov website.
In the past 90 days, it has posted 6,125 regulations and notices – an average of 68 a day.
The website allows visitors to find and comment on proposed regulations and related documents published by the U.S. federal government. “Help improve Federal regulations by submitting your comments,” the website says.
The thousands of entries run the gamut from meeting notifications to fee schedules to actual rules and proposed rule changes.
On Behalf of the Ridgewood Police I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the residents of Ridgewood for your outpouring of support over the past 12 days. Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on our community, leaving most of us with no power, in the cold, and very long gas lines. During and after the storm, residents and some business dropped off hot food and coffe
e to us. We received a tremendous amount of cooperation from various community organizations and houses of worship. We witnessed and received reports of neighbors helping neighbors. I would also like to acknowledge the men and women of our Police department, Fire department, Emergency Services and Public Works who repeated placed themselves in harms way during the storm and have been working tirelessly in the recovery effort. We appreciate your support and are honored to be a part of this community. Sincerely Chief John M. Ward
A Guide to the Fiscal Cliff and the Options for Congress
Analysis Details What Is Expiring and Who Is Going to Be Most Impacted
Washington, D.C., November 8, 2012—Uncertainty over the expiring sections of the federal tax code known collectively as the “fiscal cliff” represents not only a threat to a prosperous and growing economy, but an abdication of leadership in Washington. The existence of an increasingly temporary tax code highlights the accumulated questions that Congress has refused to answer, according to a new guide to fiscal cliff provisions from the Tax Foundation.
In confronting the cliff, elected officials will need to start by asking big questions about how they want the tax code to work, including what the least economically destructive ways to raise revenue are, how high total spending should rise, and to what extent the code should be used to redistribute income. The present list of fiscal cliff elements will also require them to ask some more specific questions about the future of Obamacare, the estate tax, and the payroll tax.
“The huge potential impact of the fiscal cliff in scope, importance, and dollars is reflected in the anxiety felt by American taxpayers,” said Tax Foundation Chief Economist William McBride. “With so much of the tax and budget system on a short-term lease, and with the proposed permanent fixes so widely varying, economic growth suffers. While past practice suggests Washington will once again duct tape together another short-term extension and put off the hard choices, anything can happen.”
Among the expiring provisions are the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts enacted under President Bush, a compromise on the estate tax, a “patch” in the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), the temporary 2 percent payroll tax holiday, increased business expensing, and the “extenders” package of miscellaneous tax deductions.
In addition, on January 1, 2013, five taxes enacted as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)—popularly referred to as Obamacare—also take effect, along with sequester spending reductions of $109 billion. In late February, the U.S. government will also hit the current debt ceiling, exhausting its ability to borrow without an increase by Congress. Finally, the federal government’s continuing resolution appropriating spending expires on March 27, 2013.
Tax Foundation Special Report No. 204, “The Fiscal Cliff: A Primer” is available here.
The Tax Foundation is a nonpartisan research organization that has monitored fiscal policy at the federal, state and local levels since 1937. To schedule an interview, please contact Richard Morrison, the Tax Foundation’s Manager of Communications, at 202-464-5102 or [email protected].
A possible tax hit for Sandy’s victims
By Bill Bischoff
In addition to the tragedy of lost lives and injuries, Superstorm Sandy caused many billions of dollars in property damage. The sad truth: disasters occur every year in America. If you’re unlucky enough to suffer a disaster-related casualty, here’s what you need to know about the federal income tax implications.
Deductions for Personal Casualty Losses
Theoretically, our beloved Internal Revenue Code allows you to claim an itemized deduction — on Schedule A of your Form 1040 — for personal casualty losses to the extent they are not covered by insurance. Exactly what is a casualty loss? It’s when the fair market value of your property or asset is reduced or wiped out by a hurricane, flood, storm, fire, earthquake or volcanic eruption (not to mention sonic boom, theft or vandalism).
In reality, however, many disaster victims won’t qualify for any personal casualty loss write-offs because of the following two rules. First, you must reduce your loss by $100. Obviously, that’s no big deal. Then you must further reduce the loss by an amount equal to 10% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) for the year (AGI is the number at the bottom of page 1 of your Form 1040). That is a big deal. Say you incur a $20,000 personal casualty loss this year and have AGI of $100,000. Your write-off is a relatively puny $9,900 ($20,000 minus $100 minus $10,000). You get absolutely no tax break if your loss before the two required subtractions is $10,100 or less, and you have no chance at all if you don’t itemize.
But let’s assume you do have a deductible personal casualty loss from a 2012 event after the two subtractions. If the loss was caused by a disaster in a federally declared disaster area (more on that later), a special rule allows you to claim your rightful deduction either this year or last year. For example, victims of Hurricane Sandy can file amended 2011 returns and claim their losses last year. This rule allows you to get some immediate tax savings instead of having to wait until next year when you finally get around to filing your 2012 return. Remember: this special rule is only available for losses in federally declared disaster areas. You can find a by-state listing of these areas by using the interactive map on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website at www.fema.gov .
Please stop blaming PSE&G for your poor leadership skills in responding to a crisis. After 9 days I finally got power back yesterday. There were 6 trees and 3 utility poles down on my block. Everyone involved with PSE&G was doing their job, from the local PSE&G crew to the crew from Illinois. It was not a quick fix. 3 poles had to be replaced and all utilities needed to be marked. PSE&G checked every day on the progress and spoke freely about the procedures and steps that needed to occur. Frankly, I was amazed that we got our power back as quickly as we did after seeing and hearing stories of the devastation to residents of Ridgewood, Little Ferry, Moonachie and other communities. You may have driven around last night (probably the first time) but when a local resident mentioned our problem to you a week ago, you had no idea that our street even existed and never bothered to check on us or visit.
My problem with you Mr. Mayor was your lack of leadership in providing local residents with helpful information. Instead of Robo calling to throw blame on PSE&G, why didn’t you call to tell us where to get hot food, because eating out every meal got to be very expensive. How about calling to say where we could get ice, extra water, computer access, charge our phones, help for our pets, extra blankets, a place to sleep or get warm, or that we were still having garbage pick -up. Not everyone had family to go to or could afford to get a hotel, or a generator and pay the cost to fill it.
In one of your Robo calls you mentioned that we were responsible for taking the tree branches down to recycling center on our own and to not put them in the street. I have no idea of how we are suppose to accomplish that. Meanwhile you had trucks collecting leaves? That is a perfect example of your pathetic leadership.
You sir, failed to do your job as a mayor, so just stop talking and calling, because frankly I’m tired of hearing from you!!
Due to Storm – Rescheduled to Saturday, November 10
OLD PARAMUS REFORMED CHURCH 140TH ANNUAL HARVEST FAIR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 10 am to 4 pm FREE ADMISSION – BARRIER-FREE FACILITY Come early for holiday shopping, have lunch and bring friends. 660 East Glen Avenue at Route 17 South Ridgewood, NJ – 201-444-5933 www.oldparamus.org
‘Dollar Selling’ : Obama Win Paves Way for Monetary Easing
By Lucy Meakin and Monami Yui – Nov 7, 2012 7:25 AM ET
The dollar was mixed on speculation Barack Obama’s re-election as president will boost chances the U.S. will maintain monetary stimulus policies that tend to weaken the greenback.
The U.S. currency fell versus 8 of its 16 major peers as Obama defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney, who disagreed with current Federal Reserve policy. Obama now faces the so- called fiscal cliff, $600 billion in tax increases and spending cuts due to be implemented in 2013. Australia’s dollar rose for a third day as stocks rallied, boosting demand for higher- yielding assets. The euro pared earlier gains as the Greek parliament prepared to vote on austerity measures.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY – WIND ADVISORY
427 AM EST WED NOV 7 2012
…DAMAGING WINDS LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT ACROSS LONG
ISLAND…NEW YORK CITY…AND COASTAL CONNECTICUT…
…STRONG WINDS LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE TRI-
STATE…
CTZ005>008-NJZ002-004-103>108-NYZ067>070-071800-
/O.EXT.KOKX.WI.Y.0008.121107T1800Z-121108T0900Z/
NORTHERN FAIRFIELD-NORTHERN NEW HAVEN-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX-
NORTHERN NEW LONDON-WESTERN PASSAIC-EASTERN PASSAIC-
WESTERN BERGEN-EASTERN BERGEN-WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-
WESTERN UNION-EASTERN UNION-ORANGE-PUTNAM-ROCKLAND-
NORTHERN WESTCHESTER-
427 AM EST WED NOV 7 2012
…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EST THURSDAY…
* LOCATIONS…INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY…
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT…AND MOST OF NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY.
* HAZARDS…DAMAGING WINDS.
* WINDS…NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.
* TIMING…THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.
* IMPACTS…WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
SOME DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A WIND ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 31 TO 39 MPH…
OR GUSTS OF 46 TO 57 MPH…ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS
STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT…ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE
VEHICLES. — USE EXTRA CAUTION.
WIND ADVISORY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
427 AM EST WED NOV 7 2012
…DAMAGING WINDS LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT ACROSS LONG
ISLAND…NEW YORK CITY…AND COASTAL CONNECTICUT…
…STRONG WINDS LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE TRI-
STATE…
CTZ005>008-NJZ002-004-103>108-NYZ067>070-071800-
/O.EXT.KOKX.WI.Y.0008.121107T1800Z-121108T0900Z/
NORTHERN FAIRFIELD-NORTHERN NEW HAVEN-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX-
NORTHERN NEW LONDON-WESTERN PASSAIC-EASTERN PASSAIC-
WESTERN BERGEN-EASTERN BERGEN-WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-
WESTERN UNION-EASTERN UNION-ORANGE-PUTNAM-ROCKLAND-
NORTHERN WESTCHESTER-
427 AM EST WED NOV 7 2012
…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EST THURSDAY…
* LOCATIONS…INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY…
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT…AND MOST OF NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY.
* HAZARDS…DAMAGING WINDS.
* WINDS…NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.
* TIMING…THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.
* IMPACTS…WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
SOME DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A WIND ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 31 TO 39 MPH…
OR GUSTS OF 46 TO 57 MPH…ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS
STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT…ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE
VEHICLES. — USE EXTRA CAUTION.
427 AM EST WED NOV 7 2012
…DAMAGING WINDS LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT ACROSS LONG
ISLAND…NEW YORK CITY…AND COASTAL CONNECTICUT…
…STRONG WINDS LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE TRI-
STATE…
CTZ005>008-NJZ002-004-103>108-NYZ067>070-071800-
/O.EXT.KOKX.WI.Y.0008.121107T1800Z-121108T0900Z/
NORTHERN FAIRFIELD-NORTHERN NEW HAVEN-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX-
NORTHERN NEW LONDON-WESTERN PASSAIC-EASTERN PASSAIC-
WESTERN BERGEN-EASTERN BERGEN-WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-
WESTERN UNION-EASTERN UNION-ORANGE-PUTNAM-ROCKLAND-
NORTHERN WESTCHESTER-
427 AM EST WED NOV 7 2012
…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EST THURSDAY…
* LOCATIONS…INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY…
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT…AND MOST OF NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY.
* HAZARDS…DAMAGING WINDS.
* WINDS…NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.
* TIMING…THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.
* IMPACTS…WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
SOME DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A WIND ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 31 TO 39 MPH…
OR GUSTS OF 46 TO 57 MPH…ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. WINDS THIS
STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT…ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE
VEHICLES. — USE EXTRA CAUTION.
Ridgewood NJ, PSE&G Update: PSE&G crews continue to make progress restoring power throughout the Village. Power has been restored through many areas of town, but clearly, there are still too many homes without power. PSE&G’s progress has been too slow, with too few crews, and the progress is no comfort to those who still have no power. Moreover, much of the information coming from PSE&G has been inaccurate. As stated by Mayor Aronsohn in his recent public statements, village officials continue to relentlessly press PSE&G for more help. Residents are urged to contact PSE&G directly at 1-800-436-7734 to report individual problems. Calling repeatedly may help.
Nor’easter Expected Wednesday: A nor’easter storm is expected to impact the area Wednesday into Thursday. In additional to rain and some snow, the storm may bring potentially damaging winds from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. Winds of this magnitude will be capable of producing downed trees and power lines. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for our area. Residents should expect the possibility of additional power outages, downed trees and power lines, and delays in ongoing power restoration efforts. Make plans now, and stay informed.
24-Hour Shelter at Mt. Carmel: Mt. Carmel Church is still hosting a 24-hour shelter for residents without power, and has graciously agreed to stay open for the duration of the power outage. They have space for residents to spend the night, and plan to serve hot meals. Please bring your own blankets and pillows. Bergen County’s Shelter in Mahwah is also available. It is located at 281 Campgaw Road, Mahwah, NJ.
Day Time Warming Center: St. Elizabeth’s Church will be open as a warming center Monday – Friday 8:30 AM-6:00 PM. Emmanuel Baptist Church will also be open as a warming center Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Please enter by the Hope Street entrance and use the bell on the left hand side of the door.
Blankets: A limited number of blankets, provided by FEMA, are available on a first come, first served basis at Village Hall. Any resident needing an extra blanket may obtain one, while supplies last, at the Ridgewood Police Department located on the second floor of Village Hall.
FEMA Disaster Assistance Information: If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Sandy you may be eligible for disaster aid. You can call to Apply: 1·800·621·FEMA (3362). For more information or to Apply: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
Schools Update: An update from the Superintendent of Schools will be forthcoming in a separate communication from the Ridgewood Public Schools.
Tree Branches: Tree branches ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE STREET. If you have placed branches in the street, they MUST be removed. Please bring branches to the recycling center.
The conditions outdoors remain dangerous due to downed trees and power lines. Downed wires should always be considered “live.” Stay away from downed power lines. Do not approach or drive over a downed line and do not touch anything in contact with the wire.
For more information, continue to visit oem.ridgewoodnj.net and the Village of Ridgewood and Ridgewood Police Department Facebook pages for updates.
4 Yrs at Private College = $130,468; Median-Priced Existing Home = $173,100; U.S. Debt Per American Under 18 = $218,676
By Terence P. Jeffrey
November 4, 201
(CNSNews.com) – If Americans under the age of 18 were required as a group to pay off the entirety of the federal government’s debt in equal shares, each would now need to pay about $218,676.
That is more than the $130,468 average price tag for four years at a private college or the $173,100 median price for an existing one-family home in the United States.
During the time Barack Obama has been president, the U.S. government debt has increased from approximately $143,255 per American under 18 to approximately $218,676 per American under 18–a climb of $75,421 or about 53 percent.
