Aligning Incentives for Congress: A Strategy of Mutually Assured Destruction

With the afterglow of the holiday season still boosting our spirits, it is time to snap back to an important reality. The next congressional self-induced crisis is upon us with the latest continuing resolution (CR) expiring at the end of the month. Another shutdown looms on the horizon. Even with another CR extension, Congress is simply avoiding the tough decisions that perpetuate an endless cycle of governmental dysfunction that harms us all.
For 15 of the last 16 years, Congress has failed to pass a budget on time. Just a few months ago, our nation endured the longest government shutdown in…
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