Taxing Wealth Is Taxing Work
President Biden's effort to punish the wealthy with higher taxes reveals, yet again, that he doesn't understand either wealth or tax rates.
Republicans Don't Like Earmarks, Except When They Do
Can Republicans embrace earmarks and gain voters' trust that they are fiscally responsible? There may be one way.
A Better Way to Pay for Roads
It’s time to start talking about phasing out fuel taxes and phasing in usage taxes. It simply makes sense that those who put the most stress on our transportation infrastructure and who profit from the roads have a proportional share in paying for them.
Republicans Must Refuse to Suspend or Eliminate the Federal Debt Ceiling
Congress needs to keep a debt limit on federal spending because it is the only forcing mechanism to make Washington face how much money it's spending.
Constitutions Matter for Tax Rates
One benefit of a flat tax is that legislators can't stick it to high-income individuals and corporations without sticking it to everyone.
In Defense of Corporate Layoffs
Yes, massive employee layoffs hurt, but they also allow companies to reposition themselves to become more efficient and weather economic downturns.
A Quick and Easy Way to Grow the Workforce
The economy needs more workers; here's what government can do to encourage more seniors to work.
Does Higher Pay to Legislators Lead to Better Governance?
States that pay their legislators the most get, in return, higher taxes, more regulations and terrible governance.
The Worker-Shortage Mystery Solved--Mostly
A Federal Reserve Bank paper explains why so many employers are still struggling to find workers.
Senator Murphy Needs a Lesson in Family Decisions
Families, like Congress, must pay their bills. But they also make important decisions about controlling their spending, something Democrats don't want to do.