General Overspending
Federal Job Training: Boondoggle Since the 1930s
Many studies over the years have found that federal job training programs create few discernable benefits to the economy.
NASA Spending
President Trump is tweeting about NASA today. He is worried about “all of the money we are spending” on the agency.
Freedom Caucus and Spending Cuts
If anyone in Congress is focused on the deficit problem and pushing spending cuts it should be the Freedom Caucus.
Should Cities Spend More on Transit?
Transit ridership is plummeting almost everywhere, yet officials in many cities are still devising hugely expensive plans for transit projects.
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.
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.
Government: High Subsidies, Low Satisfaction
The OECD has released results from a survey of 22,000 people in 21 countries regarding their views of government social programs.
Federal Gas Tax Increase Not Needed
President Trump’s new budget proposes to increase federal spending on infrastructure by $200 billion over 10 years.
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.