United States Congressional Joint Economic Committee

committee established as a part of the Employment Act of 1946

Fed overhaul contemplated

Joseph Lawler of the Washington Examiner reports on prospects for major change at the Federal Reserve. Rep. Kevin Brady hopes that significant reform of the 100-year-old Federal Reserve may be…

Liberty

Kudlow contends economic weakness at home hurts American foreign policy

Larry Kudlow writes in a column posted at the Daily Caller that President Obama’s ineffective economic policies are producing negative international consequences. Across his remarkably successful presidency, Ronald Reagan repeatedly…

Budget, Taxation & Economy

Williams highlights unintended consequences of attempts to soak the rich

Walter Williams‘ latest column probes the historical record of recent government attempts to “tax the rich.” Specifically, Williams looks at the impact of an attempt in 1990 to impose a…

Budget, Taxation & Economy

Can Democrats give a little?

Live Blog Wells Fargo economist John Silvia says the US is following the road to fiscal ruin set by Greece and Portugal unless government cuts back. Silvia told CNBC that…

How Conservatives Can Get Their Mojo Back

For planning purposes What: John Locke Foundation Headliner Luncheon When: Noon Wednesday, May 24, 2006 Where: Winston-Salem Marriott 425 North Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (Directions are available at johnlocke.org/events.)…