Senator Alan Simpson, who represented Wyoming from 1978–1996, used to say, “If you can’t learn to compromise on issues without compromising yourself, you should not be in Congress, be in business, or get married.” In 2019, we may find irony in a career politician advocating for compromise. The increasing polarization in our nation has made […]
What is the difference between a federal, state, and local law? The US government is split into federal, state and local bodies that all set budgets, levy taxes, and make laws. Each body has different responsibilities that all function simultaneously. The Tenth Amendment of the US Constitution delegates powers not expressly granted to the federal […]
On Wednesday, April 25, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) unveiled her plan for a set of financial services that she has proposed be provided at US Postal Service branches across the country. Gillibrand’s Postal Service Act would have the 30,000 USPS branches offer checking accounts, savings accounts, and small loans to Americans who can’t afford to take part […]