By Terri Chapman If national consumption-based taxation is “fairer”, many conservatives are still fearful of how rates would fare against the combination of unfettered government growth and a balanced budget amendment. On November 16, the Joint Economic Committee of Congress invited testimony on how tax reform could boost economic growth in America, Rep. Rob Woodall,…

By Zayida Baker Some in the tea party want to replace the current, chaotic tax code with the Fair Tax, a national sales tax. Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Fla., refrains from a total embrace of it. The Fair Tax, H.R. 25, is gaining popularity and attention, yet many are unfamiliar with its details. It consists of…