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Colleen Hroncich It’s hard to believe it’s already “back to school” season. But the displays in every store are impossible
Medicare and Social Security Are Bad Policies, Regardless
Jeffrey Miron This article appeared on Substack on August 4, 2023. Fitch has just lowered its rating of U.S. debt
Government‐Supported Family Leave Still Entails Tradeoffs
Vanessa Brown Calder Federal legislation on government‐supported paid family leave has stalled for the time being. But in the meantime,
Coups Are Just An Arms (Sale) Length Away:
Jordan Cohen American weapons aiding coups and then being dispersed to terrorists is a tale as old as time. In Niger,
Would Congress Abdicate Its Responsibility by Empowering a BRAC‐like
Romina Boccia Following the Fiscal Responsibility Act’s passage, many legislators remain rightfully concerned that the May 2023 debt limit deal
The Ugliest Agency in Washington
Michael F. Cannon Earlier this week, the press shop at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) spent
Will the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Help Pregnant
Vanessa Brown Calder Late last year, Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) as part of the sprawling 2023
Trump Indicted Over Attempt To Remain In Power
Walter Olson A federal grand jury yesterday charged former president Donald Trump with four criminal counts in connection with his
Fitch Downgrades U.S. Debt
Romina Boccia Fitch Ratings, one of three major credit rating agencies, downgraded the U.S. debt from AAA (the highest possible
Why Not Legalize All Drug Testing Equipment?
Jeffrey A. Singer This June, Rep. Sheila Jackson‐Lee (D‑TX) and more than 40 co‐sponsors introduced H.R.4272, the “Stop Fentanyl Now