Why Economic ‘Stimulus’ Only Makes The Economy Worse
While it remains a favorite policy prescription for politicians eager to appear as salvific heroes in times of need, it is untenable as a serious idea to stimulate anything except our national debt.
Federal Reserve Announces $700 Billion Asset Purchases, Cuts Interest Rates To Zero
The nation’s central bank stated in an emergency that it was ‘prepared to use its full range of tools’ to keep the economy afloat.
21 Things 18-Year-Olds Can Do Under Spending Bill Before They Can Legally Buy Cigarettes
Congress thinks citizens under the age of 21 can sacrifice their lives for their country, operate heavy machinery, kill their unborn child, change their sex, but not buy cigarettes.
During Impeachment Debate, Chip Roy Calls Out Congress For National Debt, Funding Abortion
Roy finished off his speech by suggesting that America would be better off if it were governed by the first 435 names listed in the phonebook instead of the current elected members of Congress.
While Trillions In Deficits Loom, Ernst Proposes Trimming Federal Mascots And Other PR
Wasteful items cited by Ernst include more than $600,000 on coloring books, $60,000 on key chains, $33,000 on snuggies, and $17,000 on koozies.
I’m 19. The Spendthrift Trump-Congress Budget Deal Cripples My Future
Both parties on Capitol Hill finally agree on something: spending more money. The new budget deal reminds us it’s time to call a convention of states.
Former GOP Congressman Mark Sanford Considering Primary Challenge Against Trump
Former U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) announced Tuesday that he is considering a 2020 presidential bid to primary President Donald Trump.
How Government-Inflated Housing Costs Contribute To Social Security’s Collapse
By 2049, the national debt will equal 144 percent of GDP. A huge portion of this is due to Social Security costs. So how do we prevent fiscal ruin?
As Fiscal Outlook Darkens, No 2020 Hopeful Has A Plan To Save Social Security
Meaningful discussion of entitlement reform is absent among Democrats running for president. Their plan for Social Security seems to be pretending it’s not going bankrupt.
Americans Need To Stop Sending Money Abroad While We Rack Up Trillions In Debt
The United States, a debtor nation with a fiscal deficit pushing $22 trillion, can no longer be big daddy to the world and has to husband its resources more judiciously.
The President’s Spending Cap-Busting Budget Shouldn’t Be The Best We Can Do
The president’s budget proposes we spend vastly more money for 15 years than we take in, and lead us to spending more in interest payments than we do on Social Security or defense.
7 Ideas For Making Congress Solve The National Debt Crisis
Congressional salaries should be reduced every time a budget is passed with spending exceeding revenue, a firm cap on spending should be imposed, and entitlement reform should become an urgent priority.
Judges, Regulation, And The Federal Budget: An Interview With Senator Mike Braun
Senator Mike Braun discusses the rising costs of education, healthcare and other economic issues with Executive Editor Joy Pullmann.
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.
The U.S. Gamble With National Debt Makes Playing The Lottery Look Smart
The truth is that we are the problem. Our benefits are ordinary, even small, to us, but collectively they are large enough to bankrupt our nation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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