In an 1816 letter, Thomas Jefferson considered the role future generations play in the growth of national debt. “The principle of spending money to be paid by [future generations], under … READ MORE
Archives for June 2018
What They’re Saying About Yesterday’s Entitlement News
Yesterday, the Social Security and Medicare Trustees released their annual reports. For the first time since 1982, Social Security costs will exceed its income, dipping into its $3 trillion trust … READ MORE
3 Things The Trump Administration Is Doing To Fight The Administrative State
While the media obsesses about the Russia investigation and other highly confusing and likely forgettable controversies, the Trump administration has been quietly, but efficiently, rolling back regulations. Many of the … READ MORE
SNAP: The Farm Bill’s Disappearing Act Is (Sadly) Only Temporary
When the food and farm welfare bill failed on the House floor on May 18th, it was an enormous victory for Americans looking to reverse—or even slow down—the seemingly inexorable … READ MORE