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
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Getting Welfare To Work
The topic of welfare—particularly welfare reform—has been driving a recent string of headlines. The Trump administration recently announced an executive order directing federal welfare agencies to recommit to making economic … READ MORE
Let’s Rescind Assumptions About Government’s Responsibilities Along With Spending
Common Sense 2.0 is a series by former Senator Tom Coburn that will look at modern issues through a first principles lens. President Trump recently presented Congress with a $15.4 … 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
The 21st Century Marshall Plan: Less Oversight, More Waste
European nations had been ravaged by World War II. Millions dead, industrial and residential centers lay in ruins, famine rampant, and infrastructure obliterated. The least damage Allied power, the United … READ MORE
They Put Our Money Where Their Mouth Is
When I was in college, a new sports betting website called Cent Sports was a popular hit with me and my sports fanatic friends. The concept was simple. Every new … READ MORE
Trump, Tariffs, and Trade: Explained
Trade in the news While trade is not usually seen as a glamorous or exciting topic to casual observers of policy debates in Washington, recent announcements by the Trump administration … READ MORE
American Tax Dollars Go To French Summer Camps, Festivals, and Job Placement Programs
This week, Washington DC welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron for the first official state visit of the Trump Administration. While the French President is here, we decided to take a … READ MORE