Tax Politics
The Politics of Taxes
240 Years Ago: Patrick Henry’s Speech
Patrick Henry March 23, 1775 St. John's Church, Richmond, Virginia MR. PRESIDENT: No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject...
A Very, Merry (Un)birthday to Obamacare
March 23, 2010: Obamacare was signed into law by President Obama. How have we fared since then? Sally Pipes over at NYDailyNews gives a good overview of how Obamacare has failed to live up to its expectations. "Obamacare turns five years old today. But there’s little...
Incorrect 1095A Forms Are Finally Being Corrected — Nearly 2 Months Later
There have been many reports about incorrect 1095A forms being sent out. The 1095A (the Health Insurance Marketplace Statement), is the form that the government sends you if you enrolled in an Obamacare plan last year, and is your proof of insurance. This form is...
Obamacare Has Hit Only About 2/3 of CBO’s Initial Target for Enrollment
John McCain Nails Dick Durbin for Loretta Lynch Remarks
I have written extensively about why Loretta Lynch should not become the next Attorney General of the United States. The vote has yet to be taken and is said to be very, very close -- about 50 votes, allowing Joe Biden to cast a tie-breaker if necessary. That being...
A Keystone Moment
In Obama’s Keystone recent veto message to Congress, our President cited the ongoing State Department review as the basis for his decision. He stated, “And because this act of Congress conflicts with established executive branch procedures and cuts short thorough...