Giving tax cuts a fighting chance on September 2, 2017 Will a returning Congress be able to deliver some much-needed tax relief to the American people? It seems simple enough, but so is Obamacare repeal, and lawmakers have (so far) managed to bungle that. One way to avoid doing the same thing when it comes to taxes is to take a simple procedural step: […]
Taming the budget tiger on May 29, 2017We’re used to hearing politicians vow to cut spending. We’re also used to them not following through. So it’s hard to blame voters for feeling cynical. Year after year, their elected representatives kick the can down the road. They pass continuing resolutions — Washington-speak for “business as usual.” Then the next campaign starts, and so […]