Chris Edwards
What Federal Spending to Cut?
Federal government spending is rising, deficits are chronic, and debt is reaching dangerous levels.
Community Development Subsidies
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will spend $10 billion this year on “community development,” including Community Development Block Grants (CDBGs).
Devolving Highway Funding
The Trump administration’s recent proposal on infrastructure stressed federalism.
Disability Fraud
The federal government runs more than 2,300 subsidy programs, and they are all susceptible to fraud and other types of improper payments.
Federal Gas Tax: LaHood Makes No Sense
Former U.S. transportation secretary Ray LaHood lobbied for a federal gas tax increase in a Washington Post letter the other day.
Trump Pursues Air Traffic Control Reform
The Trump administration will highlight its infrastructure agenda this week.
Federal Role in Infrastructure
As part of its 2018 budget proposal, the Trump administration has introduced a plan to improve the nation’s infrastructure.
Trump's 'Draconian' Budget
President Trump issued his first federal budget Tuesday, and critics have been quick to call the proposals cruel and heartless.
President Trump's 2018 Budget
The president’s budget would cut many programs and balance the budget within a decade.
Trump Budget to Cut Federal Pensions
The Trump administration’s 2018 budget to be released tomorrow will include a range of proposed spending cuts.