Chris Edwards
Retired and Raking It In
President Trump’s budget yesterday provides the latest evidence of out-of-control entitlement spending.
Trump Budget 2020
The Trump administration has released its federal budget for 2020. The document lays out taxing and spending proposals and provides projections through 2029.
Federal Budget Outlook and Trump Tax Cuts
President Trump releases his budget for 2020 today. The budget includes major cuts to domestic programs to deal with rising deficits, which is a good approach because out-of-control spending is the core problem with federal finances.
Economic Forecasts Are Fiction
If governments cannot predict our economic future, they will be hard-pressed to successfully manipulate it.
Subsidizing Passenger Rail Makes Little Sense
A Wall Street Journal article on an upgrade to a Midwest rail line illustrates the shortcomings of pumping tax dollars into passenger rail.
Governor Inslee Announces for President
Washington Governor Jay Inslee is throwing his hat in the ring for President of the United States. The central focus of his campaign for 2020 will likely be climate change.
Will Congress Let Amtrak Stem Losses?
The federal government does a lot of things poorly, including trying to run businesses such as an electric utility, a postal system, and a railroad.
Economic Development Corruption
A government official stole $6.7 million from Montgomery County, Maryland, over a six-year period.
Government Database Danger
Government databases full of sensitive personal information pose a growing threat.
Federal Transit Aid Harms Cities
The federal government spends $13 billion a year on subsidies for local rail and bus transit systems. This spending should be zeroed out in the next federal transportation bill.