With the growing mega-sized debt load in the US, and the passage of the health care bill, lawmakers are scrambling for ways to generate new revenue. And, from the look of it, Washington seems to have rested its eye on a solution from Europe, the value-added tax (VAT). The VAT is a tax on consumption which, [...] Value Added Tax Will Mean More Government originally appeared in the Daily Reckoning . The Daily Reckoning, offers a uniquely refreshing, perspective on the global economy, investing, gold, stocks and today's markets. Its been called "the most entertaining read of the day." Check out our new special report Invest in Agriculture