COLUMN: Congress Should Repeal the Estate Tax and Make the Sales Tax Deduction Permanent
Americans prosper and create prosperity for others when they are able to keep and spend more of what they earn. April is Tax Month, and it can be a reminder that nothing in life is ‘as certain as death and taxes,’ to paraphrase Benjamin Franklin. The federal tax code should be consistent, encourage economic growth, and allow Americans to plan with certainty.
COLUMN: Moving Forward on the Nation’s Nuclear Waste Management
Washingtonians are familiar with the key role that the Hanford site played in the defense of our nation during World War II and the Cold War as a component of the Manhattan Project. The legacy of the federal government’s work at Hanford left behind 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste in 177 underground tanks.
COLUMN: A Nuclear Deal with Iran Must Face the Facts
Today, the Middle East is a dangerous place where America’s enemies seem to be expanding their reach as America’s allies watch anxiously. From the growth of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and the persecution of minority Christians, to a Shia rebellion in Yemen that recently toppled a government assisting the U.S.
COLUMN: Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities: Striking a Better Balance for Public Land Management
The Pacific Northwest is true timber country, blessed with an abundance of forests that provide rich natural resources and recreation in Central Washington. The health and management of public forests like Okanogan and Gifford-Pinchot National Forests are closely tied to job growth and economic opportunity for neighboring rural communities.
