Source: Independent Institute
by Richard K Vedder
“I have worked and consulted with many congressmen, testifying at their hearings over several decades. They are mostly hard-working, bright, and reasonable people. Most have generally good, if not sterling, moral character, although the addiction to the money and fame associated with political power provides notable exceptions, leading occasionally to criminal convictions (Sen. Robert Mendenez and Representative George Santos are two recent examples). Especially worrisome: legislative branch dysfunctionality seems to be growing. Why does the system work so poorly these days?” (04/06/26)
https://www.independent.org/article/2026/04/06/why-does-congress-keep-kicking-the-fiscal-can/