Steil: Interest Payments on National Debt Could Hit $1 Trillion

By MacIverNews - May 13, 2022

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WATCH – Raising the interest rate might help fight inflation, but it could come at a hefty price. Read More Steil: Interest Payments on National Debt Could Hit $1 Trillion

In Case You Missed It: Fed Cuts The Interest Rate, Middle Class Gets Richer, And Bernie’s Policy Hurts His Own Campaign

By MacIverNews - August 2, 2019

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This week, the Federal Reserve officially cut interest rates; the progressive network Indivisible came out with radical reform ideas for the U.S. government; and Bernie gave his staff a $15 minimum wage at a cost. Read More In Case You Missed It: Fed Cuts The Interest Rate, Middle Class Gets Richer, And Bernie’s Policy Hurts His Own Campaign

ICYMI: Complete Budget Analysis, Evers Pushing Costly Environmental Regulations, And The US Consumer Keeps Economy Strong

By MacIverNews - July 19, 2019

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As we dive into the heart of the summer, nothing slowed down in the news across the state and country. Over the past week MacIver released its complete analysis of the state budget and a breakdown of how Gov. Evers increased spending through his veto pen; the Governor is trying to push through extensive PFA regulations that would destroy businesses; and consumers keep the economy alive. Read More ICYMI: Complete Budget Analysis, Evers Pushing Costly Environmental Regulations, And The US Consumer Keeps Economy Strong

In Case You Missed It: GOP Raises DHS Funding Without Expanding Medicaid, Wind Energy Is Not Eco-Friendly, And Trump Continues To Deregulate

By MacIverNews - June 7, 2019

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This week, the GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee voted to expand DHS funding without expanding Medicaid; Wind Energy is found nowhere near as good as advertised; and Trump continues to deregulate as promised. Before your kids last day of school, here are some important articles for the fiscal conservative, in case you missed it. Read More In Case You Missed It: GOP Raises DHS Funding Without Expanding Medicaid, Wind Energy Is Not Eco-Friendly, And Trump Continues To Deregulate

In Case You Missed It: Washington Offers Public Option Healthcare Plan, Tariffs Threaten Farmers, and Retail Sales Decline

By Chris Rochester - May 18, 2019

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This week, states are wading into healthcare, tariffs continuing to harm farmers, and a nationwide decline in retail sales. Catch up on important articles for the fiscal conservative, in case you missed it. Read More In Case You Missed It: Washington Offers Public Option Healthcare Plan, Tariffs Threaten Farmers, and Retail Sales Decline