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We need tax cuts — forget what the CBO says
We should cut our taxes as President Donald Trump proposes. Why? Because the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) says it’s a bad idea. Therefore, it’s really
We’re a Long Way from Restoring the Public’s Trust
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently indicated he doesn’t believe the state legislature has the “political will” to pass ethics reform. That assumption is simply untrue, as
Let’s Hear It for a Few of Our Teachers
Let’s hear it for a few of the teachers in your life. That idea came after I was touched by a piece written by a
Principles for Financial Regulatory Reform
A robust financial system is central to our economic well-being. The financial crisis and the Great Recession wreaked havoc on millions of American households and
We Need to Safeguard the “Public” in Public Office
For the last few years, I’ve been keeping a file of clippings about the erosion of transparency and candor in government. I’m sorry to report
Respect and Civility is at the Core of Mutual Gains
Over the past few months, I have been re-reading two books I’ve had on my shelf for decades. The titles “Dealing with an Angry Public”
A Suggested Post-Election Lesson Plan for Teachers
We have many teachers telling kids the country’s gone to Hades. Because voters chose Donald Trump. We have professors and college administrators coddling upset students, with safe zones, grief counselors, and sympathy. Please pardon me for my stupidity. But it seems to me that this election is a gold mine for good teachers. By good
Dear President-Elect Trump: Let’s Get Back to Business
Dear President-elect Trump, On behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, congratulations on your election as the 45th president of the United States. As the nation’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses, chambers, and associations of all sizes, sectors, and regions, we stand ready to help you unite our
Why Donald Trump won the presidency
A few thoughts about the recent presidential election. A big reason why Donald Trump outsmarted his opponents is he is a business guy. An entrepreneur and a developer. This business guy looked at spending campaign money differently than his politician opponents did. A business guy asks, “If we spend this money, will we get a
The Only Obamacare “Replacement’ is Repeal
President-elect Donald Trump has already issued a “Contract with the American Voter” and has vowed to “repeal and replace” Obamacare. And those who advocate for health freedom and patient privacy are holding him to it. Among them is Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF), which has long called for full repeal of the Affordable Care
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