Congress
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Reform America's Overbearing Federal Law Code
The manner in which the federal criminal law code is created needs to be reformed.

A Taxing Debate About Retirement
Are there changes coming to taxation on 401(k)s? Depends on who you ask.

Will We Ever Get the Trump Tax Cuts?
The Senate made some moves this week, but there's still a long way to go to achieve real reform.
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?
Failed GOP Leadership
The party of Lincoln and Reagan is at serious risk of losing its majorities in both houses of Congress in 2018.

Scalise's Return Reminds Us What's at Stake
Wounded by a leftist would-be assassin in June, the congressman makes a dramatic return.

Does GOP Tax Reform Stand a Chance?
Given Republicans' track record, it's a stretch to think pro-growth tax reform will be enacted.
Constitutional Perspective for Taxes
The real questions: What is the purpose of taxes, and on what may they be legitimately spent?

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.
The National Debt: Gradual, Then Sudden Catastrophe
Both parties deserve ample amounts of "credit" for facilitating the nation's steady march toward fiscal Armageddon.
What's the Point of Republican Infighting?
If there was ever a time when the GOP should be accomplishing a lot, it's now. And they're not.

Fusion GPS Thumbs Its Nose at Congress
The creators of the fake Trump/Russia dossier turn over newspaper clippings rather than the substance.
Republicans Hope to Simplify the Tax Code
The GOP looks to reduce tax rates for families and businesses — reform that would really stimulate the economy.

How to Get Congress Moving on Health Care Reform
Congress is immune to ObamaCare's financial squeeze. Trump can change that and get health care reform rolling.
On Health Care, Congress Needs to Do Its Job
Republicans aren't playing like a team, and that's undermining their responsibility to repeal and replace ObamaCare.

Congress Follows Trump's Lead in Cutting Regulations
Republicans have been busy working to get deregulating legislation across Trump's desk.
The Supreme Court to Vote on Gerrymandering
What is gerrymandering, and why does it matter to the Court when it's been left up to political branches for two centuries?

Finally, Progress at the VA
Congress sends an accountability measure to Trump's desk, but there is more work to be done to help our veterans.

House Republicans Pass Bill to Rein In Dodd-Frank
The Financial Choice Act would significantly cut regulations and curtail the power of unelected bureaucrats.

When It Comes to Congressional Leadership, Follow the Money
How much money a member of Congress can raise for their respective party is the primary determiner of leadership positions.