Blind Trusts for Congress

Josh Evan Barker, long-time host of the award-winning show, The Policy Corner, gives his final briefing on the proposal from Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) to go back to the gold standard. To see what Josh is up to, visit his blog: joshevanbarker.wordpress.com or follow him on Twitter (@JoshEvanBarker).

This week, Josh Barker talks about OIRA, an important agency in the regulatory process, as well as the REVIEW Act, a bill that would delay implementation of regulations challenged in court. 

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and a bipartisan coalition in Congress are looking to expand U.S. nuclear power to fight climate change. What are both sides saying about nuclear power, and what current actions are they seeking to take in that direction? Josh Barker answers that and more on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.

Cash benefits to parents of minor children has been a proposal on both sides of the aisle. This week, Josh Barker explains the recent introduction of the End Child Poverty Act as well as a prior Republican proposal, the Family Security Act 2.0, and how they could potentially help parents struggling to make ends meet.

In light of recent school shootings, some Republicans are hoping to eliminate or significantly modify gun-free zones in schools. Josh Barker explains some of the legislation and arguments surrounding the gun-free zone debate.

This week, Josh Barker looks at HR 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, that would seek to increase transparency in education. 

Josh Barker discusses the FairTax proposal to replace the current federal income and payroll tax system with a national sales tax. Listen to be dispelled of misconceptions and presented with potential challenges. 

Josh Barker looks at a proposal in Congress to gradually set a 32 hour workweek. Find out what its supporters say and why there might be some drawbacks. 

In the midst of conflicting reports about the state of Social Security, what is the truth? Josh Barker breaks down the facts about how social security operates and a proposal to setup a commission to investigate further. 

After reports about potential insider trading by members of Congress, a bipartisan coalition is working to prevent members of Congress from directly owning or making stock trades, but instead put their investment assets in a blind trust during their tenure. Find out more on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.