Today, American Enterprise Institute (AEI) economist and tax expert Alex Brill released a pro-growth, progressive, and practical tax reform proposal. Brill explains that six simple changes to the tax code can create an economic environment that improves our global competitiveness.

The good news is that much of Santorum's plan is centered on lowering taxes. The bad news is that much of his tax relief is either welfare in disguise, or social engineering.

President Obama promised that the brunt of any financial reckoning will fall mostly only on those making more than $250,000 annually. Under his healthcare plan, the economic agony starts at income levels that fall much lower than that.

Recent economic research suggests that colleges siphon off a significant portion of federal education aid rather than lowering costs to students

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GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 tax plan has incited energized discussion about the impact of taxes on Americans. At this event, Mr. Cain will discuss the details of his plan in a conversation with AEI’s Kevin Hassett. Following the discussion, a panel of experts will debate the merits and liabilities of 9-9-9.