Tad DeHaven
Tad DeHaven is a budget analyst at the Cato Institute on federal and state fiscal issues. He previously advised Senators Sessions and Coburn and served on Florida Governor Scott's Economic Advisory Council.
Articles by Tad
Should the USPS Diversify into Nonpostal Markets?
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One possible solution offered up for the struggling U.S. Postal Service is to allow it to diversify into nonpostal commercial markets (e.g., insurance, logistics, banking, etc). After all, the share of revenue generated from diversified products at foreign posts has been on the rise and in many cases now accounts for the majority of a post’s revenue.
However, a new paper from postal expert Michael Schuyler concludes that the USPS entering “new nonp...
31 Jul, 2012
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Rep. Mike Kelly's Anti-Big Government Rant Belies His Record
Photo: C-SPAN
Drudge is currently linking to a Brietbart TV video titled “‘USA! USA!’ Congressman’s Anti-Big Government Rant Gets Standing Ovation on House Floor.” In it, Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) unleashes an oratorical blast against the stifling regulatory regime in Washington. It’s good stuff, but, unfortunately, Rep. Kelly’s anti-big government credentials are questionable.
The Pennsylvania freshman Republican is a member of the so-called “Tea Party Class.” His campaign website says the foll...
30 Jul, 2012
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