“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
Earmarks Helped Create America’s “Infrastructure Deficit”
President Trump used his recent State of the Union address to make a case for a substantial investment in infrastructure. One word he wisely did not use was “earmark.” Earmarks … READ MORE
Fixer Upper: Fannie Mae Edition, New $171 Million Home Will “Make Lobby Shops Jealous”
During the housing crisis in 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, unable to meet their financial obligations, were taken over by the federal government. Ten years later, they are still … READ MORE
Paul Ryan’s Test
Recently boosted by the off-the-cuff remarks from President Trump, the debate over bringing back earmarks is picking up steam on Capitol Hill. But, if earmarks are going to be restored, … READ MORE