Pitts, Billy
What Would Michel Do?
by BILLY PITTS & TOM TAUKE
In light of today’s gridlock and the need for Congress to reassert its authority, the late Republican Leader’s insights and approach to legislating are needed now more than ever.
Picking a VP: Why Rules Matter
by BILLY PITTS
The rules governing conventions have been used for political ends in the past. That is likely to continue in Cleveland, where the selection of the running mate will be critical this year.
Driven to Distraction
by BILLY PITTS
Washington is sending mixed messages when it comes to texting and technology in our cars
Medicare’s Crisis of Accountablility
Accountability seems to be a watchword in Washington these days. It is preached by the President, spoken by the Speaker, and has become a standard component of Democratic rhetoric this year.
But in one important area of government spending, the Democrats have chosen to throw accountability out the door. The area is Medicare. Current law requires that an annual report be issued by April 1st of each year outlining the fiscal health of this program upon which so many seniors rely.