The conservative Cato Institute doesn't mince words about the economic harm that the Securing America’s Future Act (H.R. 4760) would inflict on the United States. Key House Republicans, with the support of the White House, introduced the act as their solution to the immigration impasse in Congress. But the bill...
Cato Institute: GOP House Immigration Proposal Is an Economic Disaster
The conservative Cato Institute doesn't mince words about the economic harm that the Securing America’s Future Act (H.R. 4760) would inflict on the United States. Key House Republicans, with the support of the White House, introduced the act as their solution to the immigration impasse in Congress. But the bill...
Failed Immigration Policies Put Farmers at Severe Risk
In the United States, as in many prosperous nations, foreign workers play a critical role in the production of our nation’s food supply. As Congress struggles with the contentious issue of illegal immigration, it is important that legislators consider the disastrous consequence if no workers show up to grow, harvest and ship...
Failed Immigration Policies Put Farmers at Severe Risk
In the United States, as in many prosperous nations, foreign workers play a critical role in the production of our nation’s food supply. As Congress struggles with the contentious issue of illegal immigration, it is important that legislators consider the disastrous consequence if no workers show up to grow, harvest and ship...
Can 2018 Farm Bill Get the Job Done in Trump Tax Cuts Era?
Since the turn of the year, Congress and the Trump administration have been haggling over legislative priorities for 2018. Many issues are on the agenda, from health care to infrastructure, but there has been little mention of a key priority: The 2018 farm bill. This comprehensive food and agriculture legislation...
Can 2018 Farm Bill Get the Job Done in Trump Tax Cuts Era?
Since the turn of the year, Congress and the Trump administration have been haggling over legislative priorities for 2018. Many issues are on the agenda, from health care to infrastructure, but there has been little mention of a key priority: The 2018 farm bill. This comprehensive food and agriculture legislation...
Will 2018 Bring a Walkover Win for Democrat Costa?
Things are looking good for Democratic Congressman Jim Costa of Fresno — even with Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans in control of the House of Representatives and Senate. Costa told me Wednesday that he's running for re-election. No one else has pulled papers to run for the...
Will 2018 Bring a Walkover Win for Democrat Costa?
Things are looking good for Democratic Congressman Jim Costa of Fresno — even with Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans in control of the House of Representatives and Senate. Costa told me Wednesday that he's running for re-election. No one else has pulled papers to run for the...
GOP Doesn't Care If You Like Its Tax Plan. Here's Why
Congressional Republicans’ collective sigh of relief after passing tax legislation may seem confusing. Won’t voters hold them accountable in 2018 for passing such an historically unpopular bill? The answer is “no,” for several reasons. First, the bill’s unpopularity may be somewhat overstated. A lot of the disapproval expressed in surveys...
GOP Doesn't Care If You Like Its Tax Plan. Here's Why
Congressional Republicans’ collective sigh of relief after passing tax legislation may seem confusing. Won’t voters hold them accountable in 2018 for passing such an historically unpopular bill? The answer is “no,” for several reasons. First, the bill’s unpopularity may be somewhat overstated. A lot of the disapproval expressed in surveys...