Meet the new farm bill. It’s a lot like the old farm bill. In 2011 then-U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. released a report entitled “Subsidies of the Rich and Famous” … READ MORE
Archives for December 2018
Judicial Supremacy in the Age of Congressional Weakness
In our scandal-driven political climate, lawmakers often find their gaffes turned into multi-day news stories. One such recent gaffe by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in which the senator … READ MORE
Parenthood in the Age of Debt
Three weeks ago, I became a father. In many ways, that fact still doesn’t resonate beyond a mere intellectual data point. Yes, my son is here, he’s doing all the … READ MORE
Pursuit’s Weekly QuizCap
Welcome back to the Weekly QuizCap. This week, we honor the extraordinary life of former President George H.W. Bush by remembering his many accomplishments. [wp_quiz id="6484"] … READ MORE
Bipartisan Senators Seek to Eliminate Beerbots, Edible Insects, and Peanut Stockpiles
Senators Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) just introduced the Removing Excessive Dollars to Uproot and Cut Expensive Government Waste Act - or the easier to say title: … READ MORE
Navy Sinks $1.5 Billion into Non-Operational Submarines
Since World War II, when the German U-Boats haunted the oceans with their silent lethality, submarines have been an integral part of naval warfare. The United States is no exception; … READ MORE
Tax Law: The Problem With The Pass-Through Deduction
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will turn one year old this December, an anniversary that should come with some analysis of how it is working. The law did … READ MORE
One Congressman’s Plan to Save Congress
Déjà vu. Congress is once again toying with a government shutdown that can only be avoided by the political maneuvering of a select few leaders in Congress. Year after year, … READ MORE