Downsizing Blog
Restructuring the U.S. Postal Service
The European postal “market is more competitive than ever, with the always-on consumer ushering in a tidal wave of change.” Congress should begin ushering in such changes in America.
The Questions Medicare for All Supporters Must Answer
Vermont senator and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has officially unveiled the latest version of his plan for a government-run health-care system.
Leaving High-Tax Connecticut for Low-Tax Florida
Data from both the Census Bureau and Internal Revenue Service have long shown that Americans are, on net, moving from higher-tax states such as Connecticut to lower-tax states such as Florida.
Why Is U.S. Government Infrastructure So Costly?
Tracy Gordon of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center writes interesting columns on taxes, fiscal federalism, and other economic issues. Before Congress and the administration enact another costly infrastructure bill, they should consider what Gordon wrote in a 2015 article.
Republican Tax Law: Across the Board Cuts
Americans are scrambling to file their 2018 federal income tax returns. The good news is that most folks should be left with more cash this year after Uncle Sam’s greedy grab than in past years.
Medicare: Ripe for Rip-Offs
The $768 billion Medicare program is in deep trouble as America ages and elderly health care soars in cost.
Did You Get a Tax Cut?
Federal tax returns for 2018 are due April 15 in most states. With your filing, you can see how your taxes changed after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of December 2017.
Federal Aid Failure #12
In my upcoming Cato study, “Restoring Responsible Government by Cutting Federal Aid to the States,” I discuss 18 reasons why federal aid to state and local governments should be zeroed out. Reason #12 regards how aid induces states to delay important projects such as infrastructure.
The FAMILY Act Costs More than Expected
A new report suggests that the Democrats’ FAMILY Act paid leave proposal is substantially more costly than previously estimated.
The Pentagon’s Accounting Problem
The Pentagon’s inability to pass an audit, after years of outright stonewalling, followed by many more years of foot-dragging, is suddenly a hot topic.