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Establishing a Fiscal Commission Could Help Reduce Federal Spending

An effective spending control commission should draw inspiration from the Grace Commission and CARFA. 

December 21, 2023 — Alec Mena 1703197746

Memphis Announces Plans for $684 Million Stadium Investments

The city of Memphis is considering $684 million in public subsidies for four sports stadiums.

November 10, 2022 — Ryan Lanier 1668107658

The Inflation Reduction Act Is a Fiscal Disaster

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will raise taxes, increase spending, and prolong both inflation and the recession.

August 2, 2022 — Thomas Schatz 1659456312

Build Back Better Act: Not Dead Yet

The $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act has had a tough week and is on life support.

December 17, 2021 — Elizabeth Wright 1639765232

CAGW Names Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez November 2021 Porker of the Month

CAGW named Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Porker of the Month for pressuring President Joe Biden to cancel student loan debt.

Committees Increase Taxes and Government Control of Healthcare in Budget Reconciliation

House committees have been busy these past few days, marking up their portion of the $3.5 trillion partisan reconciliation bill,

September 17, 2021 — Elizabeth Wright 1631916986

What’s Worse than Most Favored Nation – Budget Reconciliation

The Biden administration proposes to recind President Trump's Most Favored Nation Policy.

August 10, 2021 — Elizabeth Wright 1628604871

Democrats in Congress Move Country Closer to Bankruptcy

Democrats want to pass a $4.1 trillion budget, massively expands social welfare programs.

July 16, 2021 — Elizabeth Wright 1626445449

Biden Administration Revokes Work Incentives for Medicaid

The Biden administration continues its onslaught against innovative and effective Trump administration policies.

July 2, 2021 — Elizabeth Wright 1625244909

Beware the Words Investment and Free

When government officials talk about “investment” and “free” programs, taxpayers need to hang onto their wallets.  

April 28, 2021 — Elizabeth Wright 1619653403