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House Democrats Are Lining Up Behind What Could Be The Largest Expansion Of Government In Decades

Michael Bastasch on December 25, 2018 Democrats are lining up to support Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Green New Deal.”   The proposal could be the largest expansion of government since the Great Society or New Deal.   Ocasio-Cortez’s plan could cost tens of trillions of dollars.   Democrats are increasingly lining up to support a “Green New Deal,”…

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The Death of the American Dream: Part 3

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Ian Tartt This is the final entry of a three-part series examining the gradual death of the American Dream. The first entry examined how the groundwork was laid, the second focused on the next stage that built upon that initial foundation, and this will look at further expansions that…

Minimum Wage

80 Years After New Deal, Minimum Wage Still Doesn’t Work

Good Intentions on Minimum Wage Don’t Change Realities by Josh Guckert Many across the country are rejoicing at the news that California and New York have enacted a $15-per-hour minimum wage. When speaking colloquially, it is difficult to argue against the merits of the policy: in their minds, those who are worst-off are receiving a…