Today, when both parents of more and more families have to work andthe need for flexibility in work schedules is so great, the rigidprovisions of the FLSA hurt American workers more than they help.
The two current economic stimulus plans clearly reflect the twomajor views of government's role in economic planning. While bothplans transfer income to low- and moderate-income taxpayers throughrebates and both assist the unemployed, serious questions have beenraised about whether increased government spending is the best toolfor boosting economic activity.
Congress should recognize the real distinction between tax policyand Medicare reform and examine each of the President's policyproposals on its own merits rather than relying on claims thatreforming tax policy will seriously affect Medicare financing.