Obama's Debt Record

October 8, 2010 · Blog, J.T. Young

Washington just closed the book on the federal government’s latest dismal fiscal year. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, this year picked up where last year left off – extending spending, deficit, and debt records.

Revenue Reversal

January 15, 2010 · Blog, J.T. Young

Last year’s unsurprisingly dismal budget numbers contain a surprising revenue story.  While overall federal revenue fell precipitously, payroll tax revenue barely dipped at all.  This divergent tale of two taxes has one conclusion but many implications.  America’s tax system, decidedly tilted…