Congress
Bad State Policies Make for Terrible Federal Policy: Price-Gouging Edition
This one is to file in the two wrongs don't make a right file: Amazon is asking Congress to pass federal price-gouging legislation.
What Would the Democrats’ New Spending Request Do to Debt and Growth?
There will be a life after this crisis, but the impact of the already-approved spending increase will be severe.
Did Katie Hill Just Shatter a Glass Ceiling?
Until now, no female member of Congress had accomplished the same feat of giving up a seat to the opposing party because of a sex scandal.
Who Gets Bailed Out Next?
Congress gets ready to pick some more lucky winners.
Who Killed Consensus?
The two major tribes of American life cannot achieve widespread consent to a policy consensus during a time of acute national emergency.
House Oversight Reps Launch Probe of Chinese Funding of American Universities
Signatories include Representatives Jim Jordan (R., Ohio), Virginia Foxx (R., N.C.), Mike Rogers (R., Ala.), and others.
House Oversight Republicans Urge Democrats to Investigate China’s Influence over WHO
Ranking member Jim Jordan along with five Republican ranking members on oversight subcommittees sent a letter to Democratic Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney.
Is Administrative Law Immoral?
A review of The Dubious Morality of Modern Administrative Law, by Richard A. Epstein.
McConnell Says It’s ‘Highly Likely’ That Next Coronavirus Relief Bill Will Include Funding for States and Cities
The majority leader said that Republicans "will proudly insist" that the next relief bill include liability protections.