Tag: United States Congress
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Questioning Pat Roberts
U.S. Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas says he will run for reelection in 2014, but not everyone is happy.
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Huelskamp not deterred
At a time that conservatives are concerned with the direction Speaker John Boehner is taking in negotiations over the fiscal cliff, he gives conservatives another reason to worry.
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Chambers to host Congressional Summit
An event in Wichita will feature all members of the Kansas Congressional delegation.
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Pompeo: Impending tax increases threaten economic growth and jobs
An impending increase in federal income tax rates will harm economic growth and job creation, writes U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo.
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Three years, no budget
The U.S. Senate hasn’t passed a budget for three years.
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Pompeo: Compromise has meant increased spending
Political compromise has lead to increased spending at the expense of taxpayers, says U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo.
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Cronyism in the tax code
How tax law is formed: “If you really want to understand the nature of our tax code, don’t ask yourself ‘Why are these provisions in the public interest?’ That’s not how taxes are passed. Ask yourself ‘Who benefits from these taxes, and how much political power do they have?'”
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Who has the economic power?
Though there is often much focus on the richest private individuals in the United States, the U.S. Congress actually has far more economic power.