The ease and level in which the Republican Party has thrown fiscal responsibility out the window has been a galling display of hypocrisy that will have devastating impacts on the … READ MORE
Democrats
A Case Study On Why Government Spending Grows Every Year
With minimal exceptions, government spending has continued to steadily climb regardless of which party is in charge. Two votes and an ongoing discussion on Capitol Hill shed light on why … READ MORE
The Party That Cried ‘Wolf’
The Boy Who Cried Wolf is a classic fable dating back to ancient Greece. Its lesson is nobody trusts a liar, even when he is telling the truth. The Republican … READ MORE
GAO Thrives, Congress Survives
A relatively recent study found many animals, from dogs to dolphins to bees, have bad short-term memories. Instead, the study found animals “store away useful information about what could help … READ MORE
The Document Washington Hopes Millennials Won’t Read
One of the most important documents for younger Americans to know about is also one of the longest, dryest, and most boring to read. Go figure. It is the Congressional … READ MORE
Why You’re Dissatisfied With Government
A recent Gallup poll says the top problem for Americans is ‘dissatisfaction with government’. While that number is certainly driven up by the polarizing figure in the White House, recent … READ MORE
Shutdown For What?
The capitol hill bar specials are over. The cable news countdown clocks are reset for the next shutdown showdown. Non-essential employees are needed once again...at least for three weeks. … READ MORE
Here’s What Congress Will Try to Accomplish in 2018 and the Likelihood of It Happening
After accomplishing a major overhaul of the tax code to end 2017, the Republican controlled Congress needs to figure out what to do in 2018. Their agenda could include a … READ MORE