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The decay of Congress
If any good comes from the economic and political turmoil of this long summer it’s that the corruption and dysfunction of the U.S. Congress has been exposed to enough voters…
Charles Rangel
former congressman from Harlem, New York
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Missing ‘D’s dangerous for democracy
Despite an avalanche of scandals, corruption and ethical problems, Democrats aren’t being punished in the polls. Gee, I wonder why that is: Can this really be true after the Blagojevich-Burris-Obama…
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Pig Book “Oinkers” of 2009
Citizens Against Government Waste released its 2009 Pig Book at 10 a.m. Overall, the report found 10,160 pork barrel projects at a cost of $19.6 billion in the 12 Appropriations…
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Vote on Bonus Tax
Here is the vote today on H.R. 1586–this is the bill that would impose an additional tax on “certain” TARP recipients. Here is a press release from the Ways and…
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When lawbreakers write and enforce the laws
Democrats excusing behavior that would get most of us fined or jailed has its consequences: All U.S. taxpayers would enjoy the same immunity from IRS penalties and interest as House…
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What party was that again?
Do they think we’re stupid?: On Thursday night, CBS anchor Katie Couric began a short news update on Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska by immediately highlighting his party affiliation: “The…
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Tax rebate fun
There’s plenty to challenge with the tax rebate stimulus idea, but it’s almost but not quite worth the bad policy to see progressives interpret its pros and cons. Two weeks…
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Will channels Glen Campbell
In his interesting column today on House Ways & Means Chairman Charles Rangel, George Will quoted one of the best goofball songs of the 1970s: Rangel says his proposal is…
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Don Luskin on Rangel’s tax bill
Here is a devilishly sharp column by Don Luskin on Charlie Rangel’s tax bill. Luskin’s conclusion is savory: “Some say that the Laffer Curve is wrong, and that tax cuts…
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Democrats Soak the Rich
An IBD editorial hits the high — make that low — points of Rep. Charlie Rangel’s (NY) new federal tax hike plan: • A 4% income tax surcharge on adjusted…
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Huge tax increase proposed
Representative Charlie Rangel of New York proposes a huge tax increase in order to “pay for” junking the Alternative Minimum Tax, which is taking a bite out of more and…
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I don’t think Jim Black will take our calls
The Heritage Foundation, now that Democrats have seized control of Congress, sees an opportunity to advance some of its conservative policy ideas and wants meetings with incoming House Majority Leader…