Category Archives: Economics

Federal Income Tax Bills

Posted on March 31, 2022 by whungerford

I have long been an advocate for keeping more money in the pockets of individuals so they can make independent decisions about the use of their own money. I am committed to promoting an economic climate that brings about fiscal … Continue reading →

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Making Hay out of tragedy

Posted on March 25, 2022 by whungerford

As gas prices across the district soar to $4 a gallon and more, it proves yet again how completely asinine it is that we have cut off our domestic natural gas and oil supplies. Instead of bowing to the environmental … Continue reading →

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Some National Statistics

Posted on January 23, 2022 by whungerford

Nation Area (sq mi) Population GDP (USD) Canada 3.9 million 38 million 1.6 trillion China 3.7 million 1.4 billion 14 trillion Estonia 17,000 1.3 million 31 billion France 210,000 67 million 2.6 trillion Germany 138,000 83 million 9 trillion Poland … Continue reading →

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Having it both ways

Posted on December 17, 2021 by whungerford

Rep. Tom Reed strongly favors the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill” which is now law and not the proposed “Build Back Better Act, which he describes as “reckless spending.” This may confuse people for two reasons: Both are associated with investment in … Continue reading →

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Posted on November 10, 2021 by whungerford

Washington needs to work for the American people and that is why I have been consistent in my support for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. This bill is 10 years in the making and it will be beneficial for our area … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Responsibility

Posted on October 21, 2020 by whungerford

What the right hand gives, the left hand takes. — Attributed to Martin Luther Catch 22 — For every regulation that gives something, there is another that takes it back. Laffer Curve — the idea that in some circumstances tax cuts increase revenue. New Year’s … Continue reading →

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How to restart the economy?

Posted on April 12, 2020 by whungerford

How to restart the economy? First it has never been stopped. The measures we have adopted are intended to slow the spread of the virus, not to defeat it. We don’t have the will to adopt the more extreme measures … Continue reading →

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It’s up to us

Posted on April 10, 2020 by whungerford

I can make policy, but will the people comply? — Gov. Cuomo I’m a cheerleader — DJT The virus will decide — Dr. Fauci President Trump can’t restart the economy, that’s up to us. Retail stores won’t open if customers … Continue reading →

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Will stimulus work?

Posted on April 5, 2020 by whungerford

In an article in Politico, Joshua Zeitz discusses the question of making the stimulus work. He writes: Sweeping in its ambition, the (CARES ACT) package endeavors to infuse hundreds of thousands of small businesses, tens of millions of individuals and … Continue reading →

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Problem Solvers release plan

Posted on March 22, 2020 by whungerford

We’re working hard to get immediate relief to the American people during this Coronavirus outbreak…–Rep. Tom Reed   The Problem Solvers Caucus’ proposed recommendations include:  Economic Response for Businesses, Employees and the Self-Employed Immediate, Direct Financial Payments to Individuals: Limited only to … Continue reading →

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