Biden's 'Stimulus Plan' for Central American Corruption
The Biden administration thinks throwing even more taxpayer dollars at Central American countries will curb the migrant exodus to the U.S. But more money won't fix his own open-door policy and may exacerbate corruption in migrants' home countries.
Is Reviving Earmarks a Smearmark for Congress?
Democrats propose ending the Senate filibuster to push through their far-left agenda. Some of them want to bring back earmarks for the same reason.
Biden's $1.9T Blowout Could Undermine Job Growth--and the Economy
President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill seeks to help people who've lost their jobs. But it's so generous it may encourage some to stay unemployed, undermining economic growth.
Everything Is Seemingly Spinning Out of Control
In FY2020, federal revenues were $3.42 trillion, but federal spending was $6.5 trillion. In other words, the federal government spent almost TWICE what it took in. That’s not sustainable.
Right on Cue, Here Come the New Taxes
Blowout Democratic spending is the prerequisite for claiming the country MUST raise taxes on the rich.
Note to Media: Not All Cold Temperatures Are Due to Climate Change
Texas had extremely cold temperatures long before the media blamed everything climate change.
Government Spending Is Becoming One Big Fraud-Fest
Elected officials used to care about "fraud, waste and abuse." But Democrats increasingly think handing out taxpayer dollars is more important than who gets them.
Obama Tried to Tax the Rich, Biden Tries to Make Them Richer
While Democrats complain the pandemic has disproportionality hurt the poor, Biden's stimulus plan makes the rich just a little richer.
How Much Is a $15 Minimum Wage Worth? It Depends on Where You Live
The biggest problem with a federal minimum wage is that the cost of living varies widely from state-to-state, and between cities and rural areas.
The U.S. Trade Deficit Grew 'Big League' Under Trump
Donald Trump failed to reduce the U.S. trade deficit—because the economy was so good.