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America’s long-run fiscal problem is spending growth, not taxes
Yesterday I wrote about the history of tax increases since World War II, and about the battle over the total level of taxation. Now I want to turn to spending. I am a low-tax guy. [...]
The total tax battle
Now that we have reviewed how big a bite the government has taken out of the economy over time, let's examine the competing tax proposals for the near future.Revenues are only one element of a [...]
A short history of higher taxes
There is always a lot of rhetoric on Tax Day. Later I will comment on some of today's rhetoric. In this post I will instead focus on some basic facts that are not earth-shattering, but [...]
New York Times to Senator Reid on health care: Speak loudly and carry a little twig
Critical policy fights sometimes happen long before a bill comes up for a vote. Legislative process and strategy intersect early to determine the balance of power for a future vote on policy. Health care legislation [...]