February Jobs Report Underwhelms, but Economy Remains Strong

Plus: Congress Should Keep Its Promise to End Energy Subsidies

March 8, 2019
Commentary February Jobs Report Underwhelms, but Economy Remains Strong By Timothy Doescher The number of new jobs should be higher, but the job market remains strong, posting 101 consecutive months of job creation, showing a steady increase in wages, and reflecting that more Americans are employed than ever before. More
Commentary Congress Should Keep Its Promise to End Energy Subsidies By Katie Tubb  Lawmakers are considering reviving tax credits that enrich a few energy technologies at the expense of taxpayers. More
News Eric Holder: Democrats Should Consider Packing Supreme Court By Peter Hasson  The former attorney general says that if he were president he would "seriously consider" adding two seats to the Supreme Court in retaliation for the two seats President Trump has filled. More
Commentary It's Not Wise to Depart From Decades of Bipartisan Agreement on Our Nuclear Triad, Mr. Chairman By Michaela Dodge Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, misunderstands the value that intercontinental ballistic missiles bring to national security—which is scary given the importance of the role he plays. More
News Majority of House Democrats Vote to Let 16-Year-Olds Vote for President By Peter Hasson  Rep. Michael Burgess of Texas was the only Republican to vote aye on the measure to lower the federal voting age from 18, which failed by a vote of 126-305. More
In Case You Missed It 9 Young Adults Explain Why They're Conservative By Courtney Joyner and Joshua Nelson  "I thought Republicans or conservatives were racist," says Brandon Morris, who changed his mind after researching conservatism. More
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