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It's Groundhog Day All Over Again in Washington Feb. 04, 2021
One of the recurring themes after the election of Joe Biden to the presidency has been that it would... Read More
Once Again, the Export-Import Bank Dogs Taxpayers with Pemex Oct. 01, 2020
As the saying goes, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." Nowhere is this truth more evident than... Read More
The Export-Import Bank's China Program Lacks Vision Sep. 17, 2020
Industrial policy that uses tariffs and subsidies to pick economic winners is once again in vogue am... Read More
Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Lacks Needed Reform Nov. 21, 2019
When the U.S. House of Representatives voted to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank last week, specia... Read More
Central Planning Is Poisonous to Innovation Jun. 20, 2019
"The more things change, the more they stay the same" is the best way to describe the lack of origin... Read More
3 Things to Like About 2017 Dec. 28, 2017
This time of year, we pause to take stock of what happened in the year that has passed. Although the... Read More
Keeping the Export-Import Bank Honest Nov. 16, 2017
Last week, Boeing confirmed the purchase by China of 300 planes for the listed price of $37 billion.... Read More
Celebrating Our Independence -- From the Export-Import Bank Jul. 06, 2017
This week, we not only celebrate our country's independence from the British but also celebrate the ... Read More
Is Trump's Pick for Budget Director a David Stockman Redux? Dec. 22, 2016
In his 1986 memoirs, "The Triumph of Politics," David Stockman wrote: "The politicians were wrecking... Read More
Will the Ex-Im Bank Enable Boeing's Deal With Iran? Dec. 15, 2016
After months of negotiations and political maneuvering, Boeing finally sealed a $17 billion deal wit... Read More
Lame Ducks and Corporate Tax Privileges Oct. 06, 2016
Congress recently passed another short-term continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown and... Read More
Candidates Banking on the Export-Import Bank? Mar. 10, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is one of a kind. He is the only self-proclaimed so... Read More
All Roads Lead to Washington as Congress Resurrects Ex-Im Bank Dec. 10, 2015
After allowing the Export-Import Bank of the United States' charter to lapse June 30, Congress voted... Read More
Of Crickets and Congressmen Oct. 15, 2015
Those who take a principled stand in our nation's capital often find themselves alone with the crick... Read More
Speak Now, Congress, or Forever Maintain the Status Quo Oct. 08, 2015
The House of Representatives is looking for a new speaker. Such times of change present a perfect op... Read More
A Bully on the Congressional Playground Sep. 24, 2015
Merriam-Webster's definition of a bully is: "a blustering browbeating person; especially one habitua... Read More
Republicans on Road to Ruin With Highway Bill Jul. 28, 2015
Later this week, the highway trust fund officially runs out of money unless Congress authorizes more... Read More
Corporate Welfare and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation Jul. 02, 2015
Now that the Export-Import Bank's charter has expired, it's time to examine other programs that shou... Read More
Expecting the Export-Import Bank to Expire Jun. 18, 2015
On June 30, the Export-Import Bank of the United States — an agency that mostly extends loans ... Read More
A Contrarian Take on Congressional Productivity Apr. 08, 2015
Many people complain that the most recent two Congresses were incredibly unproductive. That's nonsen... Read More
