President Trump says the economy needs a tax cut. The national debt screams that it needs more revenue. Can the federal government slash rates and pay down the debt? Spending at 23 percent of GDP and revenues at 19 percent…
Left-wing political groups are staging street protests and running television ads to defeat President Trump’s proposed corporate tax cut. If they succeed, the big losers will be anyone hoping for a raise or looking for a better job. Top Democrats…
A recent front page story in the Wall Street Journal opines that 3 percent economic growth isn’t achievable. It argues that 2 to 2.5 percent growth is the best we can do because of low labor force and productivity growth….
The coming fight over tax reform highlights distinct and, seemingly, irreconcilable views of government. We might want to reflect on them as the major players ready the armament — brass knucks, baseball bats, Fox News and New York Times commentaries….
One of the painful realities of our times is how long a political lie can survive, even after having been disproved years ago, or even generations ago. A classic example is the phrase “tax cuts for the rich,” which is…
In 2012, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a series of tax cuts for individuals and businesses. As described by Conservative Review’s Chris Pandolfo, policymakers dropped the state’s tax rates and reduced three income tax brackets to two. Income taxes on…
If you’re hunting for a job, hoping for a raise, or depending on a retirement account, your future hinges on President Trump’s next big undertaking, cutting taxes. And the picture looked rosy until last week. After the election, stocks soared…
Now that the last significant obstacle to Obamacare repeal is finally packing his bags and preparing to vacate the White House, the defenders of the law are desperately casting about for some talking point that will convince the public that…