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It's a Racist Plan, Not a Rescue Plan Feb. 24, 2021
Polls show most Americans support the COVID-19 relief bill. But this bill comes with a slap in the f... Read More
In a Welcome Symbol of Diversity, Harriet Tubman Will Adorn the $20 Bill After All Feb. 04, 2021
Symbols matter. In his thrashing, malicious way, former President Donald Trump understood that ̵... Read More
Another Stimulus: Better Late Than Never Jan. 01, 2021
According to a recent study by the Aspen Institute, up to 40 million Americans faced eviction toward... Read More
A Hard-Fought Stimulus Package Is Imperiled by an Election-Bruised President Dec. 28, 2020
The entire reason Congress sent a $900 billion coronavirus relief package to President Donald Trump,... Read More
The Abominable 'America Last' Porkulus Dec. 23, 2020
This country is not governed by a "Republican Party" and a "Democratic Party." It is governed by an ... Read More
Investor Immigrants Will Stimulate the Economy Aug. 11, 2020
One way President Donald Trump built the best economy in 30 years was by attracting nearly $1 trilli... Read More
NRA Is Right About Violence Against Women Act: The House Version of the Reauthorization Bill Includes New Gun Restrictions That Sweep Too Broadly Apr. 10, 2019
After the National Rifle Association urged legislators to oppose the reauthorization of the Violence... Read More
The Self-Destruction of US Farmers Dec. 27, 2018
Not long ago, agriculture was a crown jewel of America's export economy. Then President Trump happen... Read More
Girding for a Shutdown Dec. 24, 2018
With every passing day, the likelihood of avoiding a government shutdown decreases. There was talk l... Read More
Short Takes on Not-So-Funny Humor and Not-So-Fun Flights Nov. 20, 2018
A little chess humor. Very little. In the world of chess, Fabiano Caruana is like Tiger Woods, Tom B... Read More
Hillary Destroys Bill's Legacy Nov. 05, 2018
Hillary Clinton has been toxic for Bill Clinton's legacy. Since he left the White House, his history... Read More
Friends Won't Pay What They Owe Sep. 29, 2018
Dear Annie: My wife is a self-employed accountant, and she did work for some friends a few years ago... Read More
Chico Marx for President Jul. 14, 2018
In a scene in the 1933 film "Duck Soup," the character played by Chico, the most underrated of the f... Read More
A Bad Bullying Bill Mar. 29, 2018
A state representative in Pennsylvania has proposed a bill that would fine the parents of "bullies" ... Read More
Trump's Veto Threat Is Latest Act in White House Drama Mar. 24, 2018
WASHINGTON — In past White Houses, the removal of a national security adviser would be the cul... Read More
Swamp Spending 101: The Omnibus Spending Bill Mar. 22, 2018
Republicans are once again proving why they actually deserve the label of the biggest swamp spenders... Read More
Trump Needs a Return to King Dollar Feb. 17, 2018
The Trump administration and the Republicans in Congress have passed one of the best pro-growth tax ... Read More
Choosing the Right Legal Entity Under the New Tax Law Jan. 02, 2018
It's official. Except for a handful of provisions that have later effective dates, the nearly 1,100-... Read More
Republicans Have Reformed Taxes; Will They Fix 1970s Budget Rules Next? Dec. 22, 2017
The Republicans have passed their tax bill, without a single Democratic vote, despite low to dismal ... Read More
A Puny Tax Reform Built on Broken Promises Dec. 21, 2017
Modern politics is a steady process of lowering standards, eroding norms and peddling fictions. The ... Read More
