On Friday, Congress passed and the President signed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. It was a major win for Washington, DC - but a major loss for taxpayers and … READ MORE
Archives for February 2018
The Kentucky Shutdown: Who’s Really to Blame?
This morning you may have woken up to the shocking news that the government, once again, shutdown. The media is reporting that the brief shutdown (about 6 hours) was caused … READ MORE
The Republican Budget Blowout Betrays an Entire Generation
“The agreement – while far from perfect – underscores the extent to which the new House majority has successfully changed Washington’s culture of spending. No longer can Washington endlessly spend … READ MORE
Earmarks: Addictive at their Best, Criminal at their Worst
On the topic of earmarks (which are currently banned), Paul Ryan’s official website declares that Under the watch of both political parties, Congress grew addicted to the practice of pork-barrel … READ MORE
Super Bowl Subsidy
If you’re one of the 100+ million Americans that will tune into the Super Bowl this weekend, know that the stadium it will be played in is once again a … READ MORE
What One Current and One Former Senator Are Doing to Help Young Americans
Last week, former Senator Tom Coburn held an event to introduce our organization, Pursuit. The event included a special guest, Senator James Lankford (R-OK). The event was widely attended by … READ MORE
Federal Mingling in Housing Goes Far Beyond the Mortgage Interest Deduction
The mortgage interest deduction (MID) has been a sacred cow of tax policy for decades and a key item in the recent tax reform negotiations. Its proponents say it makes … READ MORE