After 14 Months, Federal Reserve Pick Judy Shelton Deserves A Senate Vote
With Democrats united in opposition to sound money, it’s time for GOP senators to confirm Mrs. Shelton and expose the partisan divide on the Fed’s policies.
How Paul Volcker Put The Country Above Himself And Wall Street
There’s a sense that the bureaucrats who command the federal leviathan work for themselves, not for the country at large. That wasn’t true of Paul Volcker.
Socialist Lawmakers’ Proposed Cap On Credit Card Interest Is A Tax On Poor People
People who need higher-priced loans—those with the lowest incomes—will be the ones denied access to the credit market by any government-mandated cap.
Trump’s State Of The Union Should Launch ‘Middle Class Capitalism’
Middle Class Capitalism isn’t anti-business. It isn’t even anti-big-business. The simple aim is greater competition, fair markets, and higher wages for the American people.
If We Don’t Cut Debt And Spending, The U.S. Is Poised For Another Financial Crisis
If inflation reaches ‘80s levels and the Fed responds by increasing interest rates to ‘80s levels, the United States will undergo a jarring debt crisis.
When Attacking The Federal Reserve, Trump Actually Attacks Anyone With Savings
Trump doesn’t understand that his recent comments do a disservice to retirees and anyone else with savings––like the ones who voted for him.
Federal Reserve Nominee Wants To Take Your Cash And Track How You Spend
Marvin Goodfriend’s monetary views should be terrifying to anyone who values individual liberty and limited government.
Why Trump Is Making A Huge Mistake Keeping The Federal Reserve Status Quo
Senate conservatives need to be tough on Jerome Powell. Bad policy choices at the Federal Reserve that he supports have been toxic for the blue-collar American worker.
Why Trump’s Government Spending Will Destroy The Economy
Many GOP voters think they’re getting something new in Donald Trump. Actually, they are opting for Bushonomics and Obamanomics on steroids.
Obama Cheers The Auto Industry Over A Cliff
Even as the president celebrates a U.S. auto sales record, there are signs that the car bubble his policies helped inflate is already beginning to burst.
Blame The Next Economic Crisis On The Fed
Blame slow economic growth, abysmal wage growth, low inflation, inequality, and the next economic crisis on the Federal Reserve.
Why Low Interest Rates Mean Big Bills
Some of the inevitable bills for lawmakers’ refusal to pay for their spending will show up much sooner than expected.