By Alex Engler Congressional apportionment, the process by which Members of the House of Representatives are distributed among the states, affects every corner of federal policy. Whether it’s the Sun Belt’s water policy or the Rust Belt’s tax credits, geography defines politics. How a nation is changing—not just in its population but also in its […]
Congressionally Created Crises: The Fiscal Cliff and Other Legislative Follies
By Erin Ingraham One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results. Some might say the outcome of the November 6 elections matches this definition. When the Dow Jones opened the morning after election night, it dropped 300 points. By Friday, the market was down well over three […]