The role of government employees is distinct from the private sector in that they serve, not a corporation, but the public trust. This sacred duty requires accountability, efficiency, and a commitment to the common good. However, the existence of unions in the public sector undermines these ideals, fostering inefficiency, reducing accountability, and insulating poor performers … [Read more...] about Public Unions are a Barrier to Accountability
Congressional Budget Office
‘Obamacare Lite’ Is Not the Free-Market Solution We Were Promised
When Republicans recently unveiled their first attempt to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, it became obvious the leadership was more focused on repackaging and rewriting than repealing and replacing. Certainly, some changes were suggested that would have boded well for businesses and individuals. While the individual and business mandates would remain a part of the law, … [Read more...] about ‘Obamacare Lite’ Is Not the Free-Market Solution We Were Promised
Minimum-Wage Hikes: The Path to Poverty for Poor People
Presumably, State Senator Tick Segerblom thinks his proposal to increase the minimum wage to $15-per-hour in Nevada would be beneficial. After all, it sounds appealing to double the pay of fast-food workers and other entry-level workers with one wave of the government’s mandate wand. As businessmen and women know firsthand, however, there’s a big difference between good … [Read more...] about Minimum-Wage Hikes: The Path to Poverty for Poor People