Preston is a research fellow for tax policy in The Heritage Foundation’s Grover M. Hermann Center for the federal budget.
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If you think congressional deadlocks are concerning, just wait until you see what Congress does when it’s in a blinding rush. The House Ways and… Read More
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Students learn in civics class—or at least they used to—that under the U.S. Constitution, Congress passes the laws, and the president and the rest of… Read More
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“By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you… Read More
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Marriage is increasingly rare among younger American adults. Back in 1970, 83% of Americans aged 25 to 34 were married. Today, only 41% in that… Read More
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Just because the government raises taxes, doesn’t necessarily mean it will raise more revenues. The Biden administration is discovering that the hard way. In August… Read More
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Someone with a million dollars of credit card debt probably wouldn’t celebrate if his interest rate skyrocketed. Yet some analysts are touting rising interest rates… Read More
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“This is an urgent message! If you do not respond within 24 hours, we will be forced to terminate your account and foreclose on your… Read More
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Compared to Western Europe, the American middle class has it pretty good when it comes to taxes. Of course, that’s more of an indictment on… Read More
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The House of Representatives passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act on Wednesday, marking a significant victory for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. McCarthy managed to… Read More
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., released text April 19 of legislation dubbed the Limit, Save, Grow Act. The bill, a focus of internal negotiations among… Read More
