Lawmakers got back to wrangling over Zika this week, with an increasing chance something will pass before Election Day.
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A Prescription For Cheaper EpiPens
There is a simple cure for patients suffering from overpriced medications, but Congress needs to write the prescription.
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Zika Becomes A Political Virus
Ebola may have hurt Democrats in 2014. They apparently hope to weaponize Zika in time to help themselves this November.
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A Mostly Good Idea
A House-passed bill would prevent the IRS from demanding nonprofit groups’ donor lists. That’s a good idea, in most cases.
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Summer Reading For The FBI
The FBI needs to know what websites you’re visiting – or so it says.
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Making Education More Expensive Through Subsidies
Like other subsidies, a tax break for employer-paid student loan debt will drive further increases in college costs.
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Crimping Cops’ Property Seizure Business
The new federal budget provides a chance to break law enforcement’s addiction to money it seizes from the public.
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Reviving A Bad Idea
Hiring private firms to collect tax debts has failed twice before, but the House wants to try it again.
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When Impeachment Is Wrong, What’s Right?
Congress won’t have to consider impeaching the head of the IRS if he leaves of his own accord.
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