Michael Sargent
Heritage Foundation
Washington, DC, United States
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If It Works Better Than Metro, Tax It More
Political supporters of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority have slipped a tax increase into the District’s budget that would make even the most brazen robber baron blush. → Read More
2018 FAA Reauthorization: Opportunities to Improve Federal Aviation Policy
Since the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) last multi-year extension expired in 2015, a long-term reauthorization of the agency has been unable to take flight. This year, Congress must reauthorize the FAA by October 1, following the extension of its authority in the Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2018. → Read More
Steel and aluminum tariffs a big threat to Trump's infrastructure plan
It will be months before we know the full consequences of these tariffs, but tariffs do not protect the “forgotten men and women” of this country or bring back jobs. → Read More
Our Roads and Bridges Are Not Actually Crumbling
The problem with infrastructure is not that it's "crumbling," it's the loopholes and federal regulations that cost the government billions of dollars. → Read More
The Only Way Trump Can Improve U.S. Infrastructure
In his first State of the Union Address, President Trump built on his campaign promise to “rebuild our crumbling infrastructure.” While the speech was light on details, the president made the scale of his aspiration clear by increasing his total goal to $1.5 trillion in new investment, up from what started as a $550 million promise and had settled at $1 trillion. → Read More
Taxpayers Get a Win Over Sports Stadium Cronies
As the Houston Astros enjoy their World Series victory, taxpayers across the country have a reason of their own to celebrate this week. Buried in the tax reform bill is a provision that fixes an egregious loophole that sends billions in tax preferences to private sports stadium construction. → Read More
Trump Wants Private Investment in Infrastructure. The Tax Bill Doesn’t Do That.
The tax bill complicates Trump's push for private infrastructure investment by eliminating private activity bonds, the main funding tool for such projects. → Read More
Taxpayers Get a Win Over Sports Stadium Cronies
Ending the tax preference for sports stadiums is a clear win for all federal taxpayers, regardless of which team they support. → Read More
Why Tax Reform Should Eliminate State and Local Tax Deductions
Under federal tax law, individuals may deduct the income and property taxes that they pay to their state and local governments, as well as any interest they receive from owning state or local bonds, from their total income when filing their federal taxes. In recent years, individuals have been allowed to choose between deducting their income tax or sales taxes. → Read More
A September Action Guide for Congress in 2017
In 2017, the month of September brings a plethora of legislative deadlines requiring congressional action. When Congress returns from August recess, lawmakers will have only 12 legislative days to complete action on several high-stakes issues. → Read More
Another Bogus Score for Air Traffic Control Reform
Opponents of a long-needed air traffic control reform bill are looking for any excuse to oppose it. Their argument banks on a flawed CBO score. → Read More
2018 FAA Reauthorization: Potential for Positive Air Traffic Control Reforms, But More Policy Improvements Needed
Although the nation’s airports and airways move more people more safely than those of any other nation, America’s aviation system faces myriad challenges and shortcomings, many of them inflicted by outdated public policies. Indeed, members of Congress and President Trump have recently voiced dismay over the state of the nation’s aviation infrastructure. → Read More
Congress has the ability to build a better air traffic control proposal
OPINION | Privatization and innovation are key to a successful reform package. → Read More
Driving Investment, Fueling Growth: How Strategic Reforms Can Generate $1.1 Trillion in Infrastructure Investment
Revised and Updated May 8, 2017. → Read More
How To Fix Air Travel
Jokes about airports practically date back to the days of the Wright brothers. But the problems with our nation’s centers of air travel seem to have become particularly acute lately and, in light of the recent United Airlines passenger-dragging debacle, are no laughing matter. Sure, President Donald Trump is overstating the matter when he calls U.S. airports “obsolete” and even “third-world.”… → Read More
How to Improve Airline Travel: Cut Out Washington Meddling
Too many lawmakers just want to funnel more taxpayer money to airports. That would be a mistake. → Read More
United's lousy service is a reason for more competition, not regulation
OPINION | Empower customers. That's the only solution. → Read More
Time to Put an End to Sports Stadium Cronyism
Sports franchises often take advantage of tax-exempt bonds to finance the building of new stadiums. → Read More
Transportation Reforms Take to Fast Lane in Trump Budget
The president's proposal would slash the Department of Transportation by 13 percent. → Read More
Transportation Reforms Take to Fast Lane in Trump Budget
The president's proposal would slash the Department of Transportation by 13 percent. → Read More