The New York Times on Drugs
The left wants to hammer drug companies about the price of prescription drugs, and while a small portion of prescription drug prices are expensive, there is a reason for that.
Why Higher Taxes from the Tax Cut?
Capping the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes was intended to focus attention on high state taxes. It’s working.
A Quick Look at the Long History of the National Emergency Power
Many presidents have invoked a national emergency for many different reasons, but it has usually been left to the president to decide when such action was necessary.
Obamacare Was Supposed to Lower the Death Rate--It Didn't
Democrats told us people were dying because they lacked health insurance and so we needed to pass Obamacare. Congress did and the death rate went up.
On the Edge: America Faces the Entitlements Cliff
A new book, “On the Edge: America Faces the Entitlements Cliff,” shows how the U.S. can move away from the crumbling patchwork of unsustainable government programs and easily address funding for healthcare, welfare, and retirement in a way that is financially sustainable long-term.
Local Governments Want to Expand Broadband--and Their Tax Grab
The FCC is proposing to reaffirm its cable franchising rules, which are needed to limit local governments' efforts to increase their reach, regulations and fees (i.e., taxes).
The Great Tax Cut Story
In his State of the Union address, President Trump highlighted an economy that has grown much stronger on his watch, in large part thanks to his tax reform legislation.
Venezuelan Socialism Destroyed Its Energy Industry--and the Country
Socialism has destroyed Venezuela's energy industry, which cut off one of the country's primary revenue sources. For some reason, U.S. democratic socialists think that's a good model.
Smart Tech Needs Sound Policy
Innovation continues to outpace government, especially the capacity of legislatures to design sound policy frameworks. The danger is that poor policy will hamper the rollout of smart technology.
Well, of Course the Number of Uninsured Is Rising
Yes, the uninsured rate is rising, not because of President Trump's policies, but because of the way Democrats designed Obamacare.