Michael Faulkender: A Tax Code Designed for American Prosperity
As mid-April rolls around, Americans are once again crunching the numbers on their taxes. But we should also ponder another question: Does our tax system truly reward those who contribute? In Washington, there seems to be a tendency to view taxpayers primarily as a cash source rather than a vital component of a flourishing economy. […]
Trump picks economist Faulkender for No. 2 position at Treasury
President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that he will nominate economist Michael Faulkender to be deputy secretary of the Treasury, the second-highest position at the Treasury Department. If confirmed, Faulkender will report to Scott Bessent, President Trump's nominee for Treasury secretary. During Trump's first term, Faulkender at the Treasury Department implemented the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which […]