A major factor behind the weak recovery and gloomy outlook is a climate of policy-induced economic uncertainty. An index we devised shows U.S. policy uncertainty at historically high levels.

The list of tax provisions set to expire in 2010 is long and significant.

Contrary to President Obama's claims, there is no arms-control crisis with New START, other than what the Obama administration itself has created.

The stimulus bill has set the United States up for a truly momentous year in the history of tax policy.

Congress must address pressing financial needs without raising taxes in such a way that it does not harm the economy.

Refocusing the stimulus versus austerity debate to a discussion about policy changes that would give the United States the chance to improve long-term growth without sacrificing support for near-term growth is the best way to boost the economy.

Rarelyhave there ever been tax bills in Congress that received press as bad as the latest international tax bill.

Given the bleak outlook for the World Trade Organization Doha Round, the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement will become the single most important US trade initiative over the next several years.