American Viewpoints

Show 2021-12 Segment 2 Big Spending. Big Debt. The Good And Bad Of The Latest COVID Relief Spending.

Episode Summary

National Taxpayers Union president Pete Sepp discusses the potential long-term effects of the massive COVID relief spending plan that is behind payments going to most US households now. He also critiques the idea of another multi-trillion dollar infrastructure spending plan with no specific mechanism to deal with the resulting debt. Sepp argues for limited support to some households and businesses while also saying spending should be reduced in other areas. He also explains why he hopes to see recent tax cuts kept in place.