Ali Meyer is a staff writer with the Washington Free Beacon covering economic issues that expose government waste, fraud, and abuse. Prior to the Free Beacon, she was a multimedia reporter with CNSNews.com where her work appeared on outlets such as Drudge Report and Fox News. She also interned with the Heritage Foundation and Pacific Research Institute. Her Twitter handle is @DJAliMeyer, and her email address is meyer@freebeacon.com.
Unemployment Rate Remains Steady at 4.1%, 148,000 More Americans Join Labor Force
57,000 more Americans gain employment over the month
Health Care Spending Grows 1.5% Faster Than Overall Economy in 2016
Out-of-pocket spending including copayments and deductibles increased by 3.9 percent
73% of Exchange Market in 2018 Will Include More Narrow Networks With Fewer Providers
Analysis finds deductibles for Obamacare silver plans projected to increase by nearly $4,000
$5.5 Million in Unallowable Medicaid Payments Made to Dead People in Texas
$1.77 million in payments has not been identified or recovered
House And Senate Tax Plans Have Major Differences That Need to Be Reconciled
Senate Majority Leader is confident both chambers can settle differences
Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Says Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Will Help Solve Stagnant Wage Problem
Hassett says reform could lead to an increase of $4,000 in higher wages
Senate Passes Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 51-49 Vote
Sen. Hatch says bill would give average family in America a tax cut of $2,200
More Than 100 Economists Support Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Say It Will Accelerate Economic Growth
Economists believe a lower corporate tax rate will boost investment, capital stock, business formation, productivity
Analysis: Senate Tax Plan Will Reduce Taxes for Most Taxpayers, Gives Biggest Cuts to Moderate-Income Families
A single individual with no dependents earning $30,000 will see their taxes cut by 9 percent
Americans’ Worry About the Economy at Lowest Level in 18 Years
Businesses are more positive about the economy, saying now is a good time to expand