Republicans Once More Prove They Won’t Cut A Dime From Federal Spending
With the federal debt at $21 trillion and rising, if Congress will not act on this package, when will it discover fiscal discipline?
Our Debt Crisis Results From Too Many American Takers And Not Enough Makers
The two immense challenges we citizens will eventually be forced to face are the staggering explosion of federal debt and the accompanying increased dependency upon government.
Not Only Did Paul Ryan Not Fix Entitlements, He Made Them Worse
Paul Ryan’s ‘legacy’ on entitlement reform will consist of his role as the first speaker to repeal a cap on entitlement spending.
Congress Will Keep Passing Garbage Omnibus Bills Until Lawmakers Yank Leadership’s Chain
Members of Congress have it within their collective power to change the ways their respective chambers act—if only they have the political will.
No, Nancy Pelosi, Republicans Aren’t ‘Cutting’ Medicare, But They Should
Democrats and Republicans are working together to burn down the U.S. economy by ignoring our Medicaid- and Medicare-fueled debt tsunami.
Politico’s Dumbest Headline Ever Trivialized Rand Paul’s Budget Protest
The brief lapse in appropriations had serious underlying causes, and the flip way its correspondents covered the incident led to arguably the dumbest headline in Politico’s history.
Our National Debt And Government Spending Are A Moral Abomination
Parents and grandparents who otherwise work hard to help their kids have no compunction about burdening them with endless budget deficits resulting in a crushing national debt.
Inside The Giant Insurer Bailout In The Senate ‘Budget’ ‘Deal’
By throwing money at the problem of rising drug costs, Republican leaders’ ‘solution’ may end up raising them even faster.
Why Running Parent Leave Through Social Security Is The Smartest Live Option
Those supporting the Social Security paid leave approach think this could be our best, most realistic option and reshape how the public thinks about government and our public safety net.
How Congress Can Restrain The Executive Branch Without Reviving Earmarks
The call to restore earmarks is partly based on the belief that Congress has inadequate control over how the executive branch spends money. False.
Here Are The Media’s Rules For Deciding Who To Blame For Government Shutdowns
When the shutdown comes this Friday, or anytime thereafter, please consult these rules to determine exactly who you should blame.
Liberal ‘Wonk’ Tries To Pretend Democrats Didn’t Cap Medicare Spending
Democrats don’t want to admit that they imposed per capita spending caps in Medicare as part of Obamacare. Rather than admit the truth, many choose to lie or obfuscate.
This All-Republican Congress Avoids Tough Choices Now, Meaning Worse Choices Later
Congress still refuses to eat its policy spinach, following the path of least resistance in making easy choices rather than tough ones.
Republicans Ignore Their Promises To Reform State Health Insurance Subsidies
Two years ago, Republican leadership promised they’d fight harder for reforms to federal health welfare spending. Now that they have increased power, they’re ignoring that promise.
Waiving Tax Cut Pay-For Proves Both Parties Are Still Addicted To Federal Spending
Shortly before departing for their Christmas break, lawmakers of both parties voted to waive provisions that would have led to federal spending reductions over the coming decade.
Here’s How Average Families Would Spend Their Extra $1,000 Per Year From Tax Cuts
Liberals mocked new tax cuts for ‘only’ allowing middle-class Americans to keep an average of $1,000 more of their money a year. Excuse me. We can do a lot with that money.
Why Congress Shouldn’t Wait For Medicare Reform
If Congress fails to comprehensively reform Medicare, seniors will miss out on significant savings, and taxpayers will miss out on the opportunity to slow the program’s cost growth.
4 Of The Biggest Myths About The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act cuts rates for most tax brackets, substantially reduces business taxes, increases the standard deduction, and eliminates many tax loopholes and deductions.
Instead Of Taxing Endowments, Congress Should Slash College Subsidies
If the goal is to pay for tax cuts, that could be done much more fairly, with better profit for students and Americans, and with bigger savings.
Why Tax Cuts Are The Morally Right Thing To Do
While a certain amount of taxation is necessary, we shouldn’t kid ourselves about its true nature. It’s a form of coerced taking.
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