Pitts, Billy

What Would Michel Do?

By on November 13, 2017
What Would Michel Do?

by BILLY PITTS & TOM TAUKE

In light of today’s gridlock and the need for Congress to reassert its authority, the late Republican Leader’s insights and approach to legislating are needed now more than ever.

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Picking a VP: Why Rules Matter

By on July 7, 2016
Picking a VP: Why Rules Matter

by BILLY PITTS

The rules governing conventions have been used for political ends in the past. That is likely to continue in Cleveland, where the selection of the running mate will be critical this year.

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Driven to Distraction

By on October 24, 2014
Driven to Distraction

by BILLY PITTS

Washington is sending mixed messages when it comes to texting and technology in our cars

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Medicare’s Crisis of Accountablility

By on October 22, 2014
Medicare’s Crisis of Accountablility

Accountability seems to be a watchword in Washington these days. It is preached by the President, spoken by the Speaker, and has become a standard component of Democratic rhetoric this year.

But in one important area of government spending, the Democrats have chosen to throw accountability out the door. The area is Medicare. Current law requires that an annual report be issued by April 1st of each year outlining the fiscal health of this program upon which so many seniors rely.

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What we need now: A Joint Committee on Congressional Reform

By on August 13, 2014 with 0 Comments
What we need now: A Joint Committee on Congressional Reform

by BILLY PITTS

While partisanship has clearly risen, one of the more chronic problems with congressional decision-making is procedural dysfunction.

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