Well, it didn't take too long at all -- the Mercatus Center has silently restored the documents OMB Watch identified as missing from Susan Dudley's profile page. Now you can read for yourself why she hates the Davis-Bacon Act, thinks that giving the public a right to know about the toxic hazards it is exposed to should be eliminated or weakened in the name of fighting te

House Democrats are challenging a recent move by the IRS to downsize its estate tax auditing department (More here and here). Rep. John Olver (D-MA) just threw his hat into the ring, too. From BNA (subscription required): Olver expressed "strong concern" despite IRS's assertions that the change is due to the declining number of returns as a result of a bigger exemption. The Massachusetts Democrat pointed out that estates of more than $2 million are still subject to the tax.

Ya'll might have noticed an uptick in the quality of the blog since Monday. That would be the work of the newest member of the Budget & Tax program - Matt Lewis. So, say 'Hi' to Matt when you get a chance.