Speaker Boehner: What’s “Free Market” About the Farm Bill?
The latest House action on the $1 trillion farm bill comes straight from the playbook “Do as I Say, Not as I Do.” House Speaker… Read More
Morning Bell: Who Really Gets Farm Bill Money (in 5 Pictures)
Whenever Congress throws too much into one bill, special interests profit. The massive farm bill—which is already 80 percent food stamps—is no exception. So what… Read More
The Rich and Famous at the Farm Bill Trough
Congress is considering the renewal of massive agriculture subsidies that proponents characterize as a crucial “safety net” for struggling family farms. In fact, most of… Read More
Crop Insurance Reform Would Save Lots of Taxpayer Money
Crop insurance is probably not the first thing you want to talk about at a cocktail party. It isn’t sexy. However, it starts looking a… Read More
Energy Efficiency Bill Is a Big Step in the Wrong Direction
Senator Byron Dorgan (D–ND) told Greenwire (subscription required) that an energy efficiency bill that passed through the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee would be… Read More
Morning Bell: A Bumper Crop of Food Stamps
Tweet this Where do food stamps come from? They come from taxpayers—certainly not from family farms. Yet the “farm” bill, a recurring subsidy-fest in Congress,… Read More
Bloggers Briefing: Why the Farm Bill Is a Taxpayer’s Worst Nightmare
Congress is turning its attention to the farm bill this week, and if there’s ever a reason to unite against big government, this is a… Read More
6 Principles to Guide the Farm Bill
Every five years or so, Congress reauthorizes recurring legislation known as the “Farm Bill.” The Senate and House Agriculture Committees are expected to mark up… Read More
Green Energy Companies Fisker and SoloPower Struggle Despite Government-Backed Loans
One foot on a banana peel, the other in the grave. That’s where Fisker Automotive and SoloPower find themselves, struggling for survival despite generous government… Read More
Congress Wants to Tell Americans How to Be More Efficient? Really?
In the interest of trying to make better choices for consumers, Congress has been determined to legislate efficiency mandates for American homes and businesses since… Read More
