Three Cheers for President Trump's 'Core Principles' of Financial Reform
President Trump's recent financial reform executive order identifies six principles that should guide legislation to replace the Dodd-Frank law.
Getting in the Broadband Zone
Whatever you call them, incentive-based Broadband Enterprise Zones are the best way to get broadband deployed to unserved areas of the country.
The Economy Can't Wait
Getting the economy growing again should be the Trump administration’s number one priority.
Pass Tax Reform, Then an Import Tariff Only if Needed
The Trump tax reform plan would encourage companies to be bring their production to the U.S., likely mitigating any perceived need for imposing an import tariff.
Quantum Improvements at the FCC
The FCC must be legislatively restructured to prevent future abuse of the agency’s power.
Big, Credible Tax Reform
Republicans should not trap themselves within the strait jacket of revenue neutrality--the goal is economic growth.
Trump Needs to Cut $10 Trillion in Federal Spending
President Trump is reportedly considering a plan that cuts up to $10 trillion in federal spending over 10 years; and if he gets his tax cuts passed, he'll need every penny to balance the budget.
The Fundamental Incoherence in Trump's Economic Policy
If the new Trump administration's tax reform efforts stimulate economic growth, it will ironically frustrate its ill-founded efforts to reduce trade deficits.
Remember When the Left Cared About the 'Underinsured'?
There was a time when the left was concerned about the number "underinsured." That interest seems to have diminished now that Obamacare has created so many underinsured.
Philadelphia's Entirely Predictable Soda Tax Backlash
Here’s hoping Philadelphia’s bad example is at least a helpful object lesson to other cities that may have been considering a similar tax measure.