Entitlement Spending

How to Save the Republic: Throw the Bums Out!

Reason’s irascible Nick Gillespie has summed up what’s wrong with our political system in one chart: Apparently everyone hates Congress, but no one hates their congressperson. I’m here to tell you that, contrary to what you may believe, your Congresscritter sucks too! Congress just watered down a bill that would start to begin the process of maybe thinking about … [Read more…]

The Paul Ryan Budget Is Worse Than Doing Nothing

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House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan and House Speaker John Boehner are taken aback by the negative reactions from conservative groups to the budget deal brokered with Democrats late Tuesday night. “CBS News” is reporting that Boehner lashed out in response to a question about the deal yesterday in a news conference. “This is ridiculous,” Boehner exclaimed. “Listen, if … [Read more…]