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March 18, 2026

Congress Gave Families a Raise. Now Let Parents Decide How to Use It.

Congress delivered a big win for families in last year’s reconciliation law. By raising the Child Tax…

March 5, 2026

States Can Strengthen Families and Fight Welfare Dependence and Fraud

For six decades, Washington has waged a War on Poverty with ever‑increasing sums of money….

February 25, 2026

On the Federal Deficit, Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit Won’t Be Enough

If you look closely, you can see some progress on cutting federal spending. At least that’s…

January 27, 2026

How to Prevent a Repeat of Massive Fraud and Abuse

Welfare fraud scandals in Minnesota have focused the nation’s attention on benefit abuse, and the…

September 23, 2025

Trump Halts ‘Food Insecurity’ Report — Because Democrats’ Doublespeak Is Falling Flat

Last week President Donald Trump’s Agriculture Department canceled the government’s annual Household Food Security  survey…

August 8, 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Includes Conservative Welfare Reforms Worth Expanding

Republicans have plenty to tout in their One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), including its extension of…

July 17, 2025

Even after the One Big Beautiful Bill, Loopholes Allow Illegal Alien Adults to Receive Welfare and Other Benefits

One major set of policies Republicans touted in their One Big Beautiful Bill (now officially…

March 11, 2025

Democrats’ DOGE Delusions

While occupied with budget bills to keep the government open and set future spending and tax…

February 4, 2025

Snip, Snip: Spending Cuts Are Coming 

Republicans’ agenda of cutting taxes and increasing spending on their policy priorities depends significantly on…

January 3, 2025

Thanks, Joe Manchin

During transitions of power, it’s easy to fixate on a new administration’s nominees and legislative agenda…

December 31, 2024

Farewell, President Stimulus

When it comes to stimulus, President Joe Biden has carved out a signature spot in American history. From…

December 27, 2024

DOGE Can Drive Reforms in America’s Broken Safety Net Programs

America’s broken safety net system has over 80 programs, costs $1.6 trillion annually, and perpetually…