Policymakers and budgetary analysts have long argued that roads are heavily subsidized. The diffusion of spending among federal, state, and…
In expanding its program that lets residents vote on public spending, New York City is enlivening democracy and engaging the electorate.
Federal government shutdowns are the modern equivalent of duels — a dumb and immature way to resolve disputes. The current shutdown has…
In an eleventh-hour twist, Sen. Rand Paul protested the costs of Congress’ latest budget deal and briefly shut down the federal government…
Professor Linda Bilmes discusses ways to honor US veterans.
This paper presents rough order-of-
magnitude estimates for the capital cost of the North South Rail Link (the “Link”), a proposed…
Dear Mr. Speaker, Madam Leader, Mr. Majority Leader, and Mr. Minority Leader:
The undersigned represent every former Director of the…
Professor Linda Bilmes discusses funding for post-9/11 wars.
Professor Linda Bilmes discusses President Donald Trump's proposed defense spending priorities.