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Thanks to My Readers
I sincerely appreciate all of the feedback and encouragement that I have received from my loyal readers over the past year. READ MORE
A Surprise Budget Deal – a Good Start and the Need to Do More
I applaud the budget deal reached in Congress this past week. Not because it’s a good bill that addresses the long-term financial problems of the U.S., but because it spares the country another... READ MORE
Fiscal Policy and Growing the Economy
Here’s a short list of three things that Congress could do that would help boost economic growth without adding to the deficit: Fully fund the Highway Trust Fund; restore the Export-Import Bank; and... READ MORE
Comprehensive Fiscal Policy and Reducing the National Debt
I believe the biggest long-term threat to the economy is our colossal national debt. In the years 2001-2015, we more than tripled the national debt. Starting 2001 it was $5.7 Trillion; it... READ MORE