Government
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Trump, the Opioid Epidemic, and National Emergency
He won't declare a national emergency because he recognizes the proper manner in which to combat the crisis.

JFK Documents Released Amidst Continuing Cloud
Few events in American history have ginned up as many conspiracy theories, so the shroud is puzzling.

Gov't Settles With Tea Party Groups for IRS Targeting
There will be payouts to conservative groups abused by the IRS, but still little real accountability for the guilty.

Obama's DOJ Discriminated Against Conservative Groups
Obama directed billions of financial settlement funds to leftist organizations while blocking conservatives.

GOP Takes Aim at Obama's DOJ and State Dept.
Did Clinton collude with Obama's DOJ to bury evidence of Russian collusion? That's what three committees hope to find out.

Death Threats Prompt Heavier Security for EPA's Pruitt
Pipeline arsonists are threatening to kill Scott Pruitt. So much for peace and harmony-loving environmentalists.
The Federalist Papers 230 Years Later
The utility of what Jefferson called "the best commentary on the principles of government ... ever written."
The Opioid Epidemic: Overdosing on Cronyism
The Drug Enforcement Administration may have had a hand in the rise of the nation's opiate crisis.
Pro-Life Advancement Under Trump
Voters should be glad the Trump administration has made great strides to protect the innocent.

IRS Malfeasance Meets Equifax Ineptitude
The two agencies team up to "verify taxpayer identify." What could possibly go wrong?
Why Congress Isn't Working and What You Can Do About It
Even a casual observer can notice that something is deeply wrong in Congress. So now what?

Hypocrisy in the Trump Administration?
Kushner used private email! Price used private jets! Not great behavior, but not the same as Democrats.

A Leaner Government Is 'Easy.' But Is It Possible?
Cutting a few things would lead to enormous savings. Too bad Congress won't do the work.

Forest Stewardship vs. Environmental Fanaticism
Trump addresses the growing problem of western forest fires via the promotion of responsible logging practices.
FAA Privatization FAIL
The problem with Shuster's privatization bill is that it doesn't really privatize air traffic control.
The National Debt: Gradual, Then Sudden Catastrophe
Both parties deserve ample amounts of "credit" for facilitating the nation's steady march toward fiscal Armageddon.

Civics Ignorance Is Enormous Threat to Constitution
Far too few Americans can name our branches of government, much less our enumerated rights.

Churches Sue FEMA for Discrimination After Harvey
FEMA refused to grant non-profit relief funds to faith-based non-profits.

Elected Democrats' Anti-Christian Bias Is Troubling
Dianne Feinstein grills one of Trump's judicial nominees for the gross sin of being a Catholic.
The Art of the Debt-Ceiling Deal
Trump's deal with the Democrat leadership is all part of the game of chess, but it sure doesn't seem helpful.