Here is another good news/bad news column about the 112th Congress.

Five years ago, in a maneuver that some of us regarded as a troubling move for a federal government swimming in red ink, Congress decided to temporarily supersize the subsidy on student loans.

How in the world might a transportation bill feed our retirement crisis? Congress is sneaking a harmful pension change that could lead to massive underfunding of our largest plans

Join the Federalist Society and AEI for a panel discussion of John Yoo and Julian Ku's new book, where Martin Flaherty of the Fordham University School of Law and Jeremy Rabkin of the George Mason University School of Law will join the authors in a discussion of their proposals and whether they are faithful to our Constitution, our history and our international law obligations.

On May 6, all eyes will be focused on the second round of the French presidential election, which Socialist challenger Francois Hollande is likely to win. Equally important for Europe’s future is the Greek parliamentary election scheduled for the very same day.

China is manipulating its currency to maintain an undervalued exchange rate.

Introduction by Peter J. Wallison at 6/9/2003 "Are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Meeting Their Obligations?" event.

As government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are subject to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations that require them to foster the growth of low-income and minority home ownership. Over the years, many studies have questioned whether the performance of these GSEs has been satisfactory...