Downsizing Blog
Federal Crop Insurance
Spending on farm subsidies is rising after a series of costly expansions in recent years.
Farm Subsidies: More, More, More
Republicans can’t get enough of farm subsidies. The House GOP is currently pushing another big farm bill just months after President Trump doled out $12 billion in special farm payments. By one measure, farm subsidies are projected to soar from $23 billion in 2025 to $42 billion by 2027, so now is a good time to review these growing handouts.
Pardoning Government Corruption
Donald Trump has been a frequent user of the presidential pardon power. The president appears to be using it to reward friends and political allies.
Fraud in Farm Subsidy Programs
The Trump administration is cracking down on fraud in welfare programs. Recent scandals in Minnesota suggest the ease with which people can steal from federal grant programs for food, childcare, and health care. The epidemic of food stamp card skimming is also in the news.
GOP Bill Hikes Farm Subsidies
GOP bill to boost farm subsidies by $57 billion.
Congress Set to Boost Federal Debt $5 Trillion
The GOP budget bill would increase federal debt substantially over the coming decade.
Fraud in Federal Programs
There are growing losses from large-scale looting of benefit and subsidy programs by criminal gangs.
Corporate Welfare and Low-Income Welfare
Congress should cut corporate welfare and low-income welfare.
Affordable Housing Testimony
I testified to a House subcommittee about affordable housing.
Postal Reforms Abroad
The United States is on the socialist end of international postal structures.