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An Independence Day Lesson from Grover Cleveland
What a contrast with America’s recent presidents.
The 2023 Version of America’s Dismal Fiscal Future
What’s driving America’s long-run problems?
The Optimistic Case for Spending Restraint, Part II
Good budget policy can’t happen while Biden is in the White House.
America’s Best Fiscal Rule Is Colorado’s Spending Cap
Balanced budget rules give politicians an excuse to raise taxes.
Joe Biden (Accidentally) Channels Ronald Reagan
Biden recently made comments that could have been delivered by Reagan.
America’s Most Profligate President Is…?
I’m not surprised that this was the best president.
Military Spending and Economic Performance, Part II
Every type of government spending causes harm by diverting resources from the productive sector.
The Debt Limit and Long-Overdue Spending Restraint
There should be deep and genuine cuts in domestic discretionary spending.
A Spending Cap Amendment Is Far Better than a Balanced Budget Amendment
Our fiscal challenge in the United States is excessive government spending.