Harris Promises Expensive Paid Leave and Child Care Subsidies in First Campaign Speech
Both had been dropped from the Inflation Reduction Act over concerns about the bill's cost and the amount of borrowing needed to pay for them.
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On Economic Issues, the Populist Right and Left Share a Lot of Common Ground
That's bad news for Americans.
Tim Carney: Why Aren't People Having More Kids?
Tim Carney discusses America's "baby bust" on the latest episode of Just Asking Questions.
Conservatives Pushing 'Common Good Capitalism' Sound a Lot Like Progressives
The ideology champions the same tired policies that big government types predictably propose whenever they see something they don't like.
The Answer to Population Decline Is More Immigration
Politicians' go-to fixes like child tax credits and federal paid leave are known for creating disincentives to work without much impact on fertility.
Republicans Need an Actual Plan To Grow the Economy
The biggest beneficiaries of economic growth are poor people. But the deepest case for economic growth is a moral one.
A GOP-Led Congress May Focus on Owning the Libs. Instead, It Should Focus on Owning Inflation.
If the midterms favor Republicans, their top priority needs to be the fight against inflation—whether or not they feel like they created the problem.
Divided Government Is Good. In 2023, Bipartisanship Would Be Better.
From immigration to drug reform, there is plenty of potential for productive compromise.
The U.K.'s New 'Free Market' Prime Minister Is Fighting Inflation With Price Controls
This fiscal irresponsibility throws gasoline on the country's already raging inflation fire.
A Few Ideas for the Better Government Americans Desperately Want
From cronyist subsidies to an unfair tax code, there are several key fixes Congress could make to better serve the public.
The Disappearing Differences Between Republicans and Democrats on Federal Family Spending
Many conservatives no longer appear to care much for fiscal conservatism.
When 'Pro-Worker' Policies Hurt Workers
Both Republicans and Democrats want to address poverty with big government.
Here's Why a Federal Paid Leave Program Would Be a Bad Deal for Many Workers
Studies show that support for mandated paid leave drops when employees find out what it costs them in take-home pay.
Democrats' 'Build Back Better' Bill Is a Federal Power Grab. Americans Will Pay the Price.
The legislation will have a negative impact on the labor supply and send high prices soaring even higher.
What Pundits Get Wrong About Child Care and Paid Leave
The media's hasty commentary on economic matters makes one question which reporters and pundits have educated themselves on the topics.
Joe Manchin Isn't the Fiscal Conservative We Need, but He's the Best We've Got
"Spending trillions more on new and expanded government programs, when we can't even pay for the essential social programs...is the definition of fiscal insanity."
A Federal Paid Leave Program Would Be a Permanent Solution to a Temporary Problem
The calls to implement such a plan are based on incorrect assumptions and a passive media.
The Cronyism Buried in the Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill
It requires companies to allow its workers to take paid sick leave, unless the business employs more than 500 people. What?
How Mandatory Paid Leave Hurts Low-Income Workers
Proponents always forget to figure in the costs.
Colorado's Paid Leave Proposal Ignores Trade-Offs
The unintended consequences of a one-size-fits-all plan.
The Case Against Government-Mandated Parental Leave
Let employers and employees work it out to meet individual needs.
Stossel: The Paid Leave Fairy Tale
Why mandated paid family leave is bad for business and bad for most women.
Government-Mandated Paid Leave Programs Don't Work
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Bill de Blasio Proposes Mandated Paid Vacations Because 'New Yorkers Need a Break'
"If you work hard and you don't get a break, that's not fair," de Blasio said.
Why Are Conservatives Suddenly Supporting Mandatory Paid Leave?
The additional cost of adding paid leave to Social Security would be $114 billion over 10 years.
Republican Governor Signs $15 Minimum Wage Bill in Terrible 'Grand Bargain'
The Republican governor of Massachusetts just made a deal to give away more freebies and keep taxes high.
Nordic 'Glass Ceiling' Shows How Gender Equity Suffers From Government Overreach
"The rise of the Nordic welfare state has been a double-edged sword" for women's professional progress.
What Manafort's Indictment Means for Trump: Podcast
This week's show covers Robert Mueller's Russia probe, Jeff Flake's decision not to run, and the opioid crisis.
Libertarians' Lost Voice in the Paid Leave Debate
Instead of sweeping new government entitlements, policymakers should instead seek policy reforms that help workers while minimizing economic disruption.
NJ Cop Doubles Pension After Spending Nine Years on Paid Leave
Manuel Avila failed a psychological evaluation in 2007, but law enforcement officials decided to allow him to stay on the job to reach a pension milestone.
Nine Years Paid Vacation for New Jersey Cop Accused of Sexually Assaulting Inmate
The city has spent nearly $2 million on leave pay plus legal costs.
The Beauty of Coca-Cola's New Parental Leave Policy
"Paid parental leave isn't just a nice thing to do, it's the smart thing to do for our business."
Family Leave Policies Are Supposed to Help Women. Instead, They Trap Them.
Yes, there are unintended consequences to requiring employers to offer family leave benefits.
