The fact is, the more tightly assistance is targeted at those in need, the lower the overall cost to the taxpayers, and correspondingly the greater efficiency (in terms of reducing poverty) you see for every dollar spent. The post Here’s how to fix poverty without taxing the rest of us more appeared first on The Centre for Independent Studies.| The Centre for Independent Studies
The disappearing act of Republican congressmen continues. Their town hall meetings, once a standard practice for staying in touch with their constituents, have become a rare occurrence in the face of in-your-face protests. A case in point is the recent … Read the rest The post Republican congressmen still in hiding appeared first on John Torinus.| John Torinus
Most public reports pause during a shutdown, while some internal and emergency reporting continues.| USAFacts
A fifth of state and local government revenues come from federal funding.| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
In 2023, New Yorkers paid about $89 billion more to the federal government than they received.| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
What happens to federal employees during a government shutdown? Learn who keeps working, who’s furloughed, and how pay, benefits, and leave are affected.| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
Intergenerational Foundation is an independent charity promoting intergenerational fairness, working for the interests of younger and future generations.| Intergenerational Foundation
As the current government shutdown continues, the nation also awaits new national security and defense strategies. It is important that these documents provide clear guidance to align agency budgets to strategic priorities, and to each other.| American Enterprise Institute - AEI
If a sitting president can no longer serve, the vice president is first in the line of succession.| USAFacts
Congress has until Tuesday at midnight to pass a continuing resolution. What's on the table?| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
Work requirements and changes to state funding mechanisms are expected to impact federal Medicaid spending the most.| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
Congress hasn't passed a full budget on time since 1997. How is the government getting funded?| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
When I recently published Econ 101: A Compass for a Lost Country at The Daily Economy, I aimed to remind Americans—especially policymakers—that prosperity is| Kansas Policy Institute
Broken Britain? Across the media and politics, there appears to be an on-going narrative that something is fundamentally wrong in Britain. Endless coverage of a “malaise” – whether economic, cultural or political – points to a period of national decline in our living standards, international standing or the public finances. Some commentators argue that the… Read more » The post Is Britain “beyond repair”? IF researcher, Toby Whelton, questions whether this is truly the case...| Intergenerational Foundation
I have, so far, sent one and only one recommendation to the Idaho Legislature’s new DOGE task force that is supposed to be on the hunt for efficiencies in government. I could send more, but I wanted to offer something that checks all the boxes for legislators who want to: Make government more eff| Idaho Freedom
After three years of getting $1,000/month, universal basic income recipients were actually a little deeper in debt than before.| Reason.com
The bill proposes around $7.9 billion in foreign aid cuts and $1.1 billion in public media cuts.| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
From tax reform to shifts in healthcare, immigration, and SNAP, this legislation will likely affect you.| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
The fiscal year 2026 budget proposal would keep base discretionary spending level.| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
The telescope’s development process cost $10 billion over 17 years.| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
In 2023, it cost the IRS 34 cents to collect each $100.| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
The largest revenue drop was in the second quarter, as many states delayed income tax collection.| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
The original version of the House bill, passed on February 27, 2021, had estimated outlays adding up to $1.9 trillion.| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
Jackson's confirmation is the latest example of the federal judiciary becoming more diverse| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
The Inflation Reduction Act would double the number of employees and expand the auditing capacity of the IRS.| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
Despite a few close calls, the US has never defaulted on its debt.| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
Hispanic Americans are the most underrepresented group in the federal workforce.| USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
The Labour government was elected on a promise of economic growth but already this vision is faltering. IF researcher, Toby Whelton, argues that a low-growth economy is the inevitable result of a gerontocratic society. Growth, growth, growth Insofar as the current government had an overarching economic vision for the country, it was economic growth. One… Read more » The post Britain will never have high growth as long as it panders to the grey vote appeared first on Intergenerational Found...| Intergenerational Foundation
An article on the Spending Review by the Intergenerational Foundation which exists to protect the rights of younger and future generations.| Intergenerational Foundation
A big, beautiful symbol of American decline.| The Dispatch
In 2023, New Yorkers paid about $89 billion more to the federal government than they received.| USAFacts
The welfare cuts announced in last week’s Spring Statement will disproportionately impact young people. IF Researcher, Toby Whelton, explains.| Intergenerational Foundation
The government could reform the triple lock on the state pension to cover increases in defence spending on intergenerational fairness grounds.| Intergenerational Foundation
Is a Democratic Tea Party emerging?| The Dispatch
A U.S. lawmaker has said the government cannot afford to continue its reckless spending. Fox Business host Stuart Varney asked| IJR
INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Honorable David M. Walker. https://soundcloud.com/user-759550640/david-walker-former-comptroller-general-of-us-on-harriss-fiscal-policy Price and the Hon. David Walker, discuss Kamala Harris's Fiscal Views Sadly, the former Comptroller General of the United States says he doesn't expect much difference between Harris and Biden. Furthe...| USA Business Radio