More and more Republicans in Congress are distancing themselves from their promise never to raise taxes. In fact, it's been "Throw Grover Under the Bus Week" in Washington. I am no fan of the pledge never to raise taxes. It's not... Read More
Why does Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, get to direct tax policy in this country? Norquist has convinced 41 of 47 sitting Republican U.S. Senators to sign a no-tax-increase-pledge . That's a pledge to never increase taxes... Read More
by Joesph J. Thorndike Grover Norquist is everywhere. In recent weeks, the head honcho at Americans for Tax Reform has been profiled, lauded, or excoriated by a slew of media outlets. I was interviewed earlier this week for a piece on NPR , and a quick... Read More