Perspectives: Can Drug Pricing Legislation Gain Traction In This Post-Election Washington?
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar wants to make prescription drug pricing more transparent. We agree, but his well-intentioned plan will only confuse and mislead consumers.
Nov. 13: Sabato's Crystal Ball Breaks Down Midterm Election Returns, Forecasts What's Next
Last night’s historic election returns a divided government to Washington, and both parties share stunning upsets in statewide and local races. What do the changes in the political landscape mean for Texas and the U.S.?
Seeking Clarity on Drug Pricing
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar wants to make prescription drug pricing more transparent. We agree.
Caravan Is a Concerted Effort by Honduran Leftists to Bypass U.S. Immigration Laws
President Trump is sending federal troops to the U.S.-Mexico border and taking other steps to stop the Honduran migrant caravan headed for the United States. It's unfortunate that it's come to this, but it's the right thing to do.
Why Not 'Trump Retirement Accounts'?
Throughout his career Donald Trump sold the sizzle of wealth, but now as president he can deliver the steak. Trump Retirement Accounts could secure his place in history as the president who made Americans rich.
Will Californians Strike a Blow for Lower Gas Taxes and Gasoline Prices?
States need to be held accountable for their spending decisions. If they claim they need a gasoline tax increase in order to repair roads, that’s where the money should go. But they won’t do that unless voters hold them accountable, and Californians have a chance to do that in November.
Defending Her Record, Rep. Marsha Blackburn Claps Back at Taylor Swift
The Institute for Policy Innovation issued a statement Tuesday saying Ms. Swift had bought into the policy views of “lefties” because, according to them, the gender gap doesn’t exist.
Will the Kavanaugh Hearings Help the GOP in Mid-term Elections?
Democratic support for, and perhaps even coordination with, angry disruptors may have aroused enough Republicans and independents — that “sleeping giant” — to get them out to vote.
The Supreme Court Justices Have Become Gods and That's Not Constitutional
In the constitutional design, there are three co-equal branches of government. Why, then, do we operate as if the judicial branch is supreme over the other two, and supreme over the states?
When Does the 'Affordable' in the Affordable Care Act Kick In?
It’s a good thing Democrats made health insurance “affordable” when they passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010. I’d hate to see how much health insurance would cost if it were expensive.