The Postal Service’s entire governing board is vacant, and that seems to suit official Washington just fine.
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Not All Neglect Is Benign
Tag Archives: Congress
All Laws Matter
The attorney general reminds us that no state has legalized marijuana, because states lack that power. It is up to Congress.
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For Vanguard Money Fund, The Love Isn’t Mutual
Vanguard and other big money fund managers were against a pointless SEC rule, until they were for it.
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Another Education Subsidy That Could Backfire
Allowing parents to tap tax-sheltered savings for elementary and high school could merely drive up tuition costs.
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First In, Worst Out
Tax-aware managers can largely work around a proposal that will mainly affect the smallest, least sophisticated investors.
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Decoding The Debate On Business Taxes
The business tax debate is about what is fair, competitive, practical and passable in a divided Congress. Simple enough?
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The Perfect vs. The Passable
In life, the perfect is often the enemy of the good; in Congress, the perfect is the enemy of the passable.
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Tax Relief After The Storm
New legislation provides significant tax relief to people and businesses affected by this year’s hurricanes.
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Bipartisan Showboating
Want bipartisanship? The chair seeks unanimous consent to preen and strut in front of the cameras.
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Paul Ryan Heads For The Exit
Paul Ryan’s departure next year confirms the dimming prospects for serious conservative policymakers in Washington.
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