‘Paint Is Cheaper Than Rails’: Why Congress Should Abolish New Starts
The New Starts program has proven a failure and gives transit agencies incentives to build overly costly systems. Congress created the...
After decades and trillions of dollars, after unsuccessfully cycling through an endless series of programs, we have enough evidence and experience to draw a solid conclusion: the federal government cannot significantly improve school performance.
By phasing out futile federal efforts in education, taxpayers would regain control of billions of their hard-earned dollars every year. The effect of this financial windfall on American society would be significant: creating jobs, stimulating investment, and raising the overall standard of living.
