Economics and Investing:

Voting with their feet: “Atlas Shrugged” taxes blow up in Maryland’s face. Thanks to Richard Z. for the link.

Marc Faber and Mish Shedlock on Inflation, Deflation, Doom and the End of Civilization. (Thanks to Aaron for the link.)

RBS spotted this: Sharp Increase in March in Personal Bankruptcies. (So this is the “Recovery”?)

Water bills go up in down economy as usage drops. (Thanks to RBS for the link.)

Items from The Economatrix:

Health Plan May Hobble Economic Recovery

CBO: Student Loan Takeover Adds $52 Billion to Deficit

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania May Miss Debt Payment; Go Into Chapter 9 Bankruptcy

California’s Last Auto Plant Shuts its Doors

Speeding “Cushion” May Dwindle Due to Recession

Economy “Turned Corner” with Jobs Report

Hiring Rebounds On Wall Street