Washington Affairs

21 April 2003


Congress Lards up Security Bill
While the country was busy watching the exploits of the 3rd Infantry Division in Iraq, Congress was busy passing the legislation needed to protect those most able to pay for it. The new Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act of 2003 and the Tax Relief, Simplification and Equity Act of 2003 (benefiting the families of the space shuttle crew) have become special spending for special interests. The message is wrap it in the flag, and cut one's own taxes with political donations. Click here to read more.

Bush's Tax Cut -- A Tempest in a Tea Pot
It is a matter of faith for Republicans that tax cuts are good things. Those with an understanding of economics realize that that is not always true. Those who have been paying attention to the latest arguments within the GOP understand that whatever comes out of Congress this year won't matter -- it isn't big enough to matter. Click here for more.

Bush's Money Men Want $200,000,000
Having spent $101 million to become president on a minority of the popular vote last time, President Bush and his handlers have set themselves a target of $200 million for the 2004 campaign. Since there will be no primaries to fight, all of that money will be focused on the general election in November. This time, he'd better get most of the votes. Click here to read on.