Tax expenditures are a huge part of overall federal spending, but aren’t part of the regular budget process. As we seek to trim budgets, all forms of spending should be on the table.
Tax Expenditures: Count Hidden Spending Inside the Budget Process
Op-Ed: Effective Veterans Policy and Closing the Civilian-Military Gap
Despite the passage of a bipartisan reform bill and the confirmation of a new Secretary of Veterans Affairs, correcting the course of our nation’s veterans policy has only just begun. Policymakers need to better understand the issues facing America’s veterans so that they can make wise decisions about how to spend limited government resources. Our veterans are positive contributors to local communities and society and we should recognize that an investment in them is an investment for our nation’s growth.