Nancy Cook

Nancy Cook is a correspondent for National Journal.

Crisis Junkies: Can Washington Break Its Addiction to Emergency Economics?

Crisis Junkies: Can Washington Break Its Addiction to Emergency Economics?

The country has lurched from one disaster to the next since 2007. Amid a rare lull, here's a modest plan of action for Congress and President Obama. More »

If Obama Wins, the Man Who Controls His Legacy Is Jacob Lew

If Obama Wins, the Man Who Controls His Legacy Is Jacob Lew

The consummate insider has the president's trust. But does he have Congress? With a second term, Lew will be the man charged with avoiding the fiscal cliff and setting the fiscal path. More »

The 3 Reasons Why Romney Won't Release Those Tax Returns

The 3 Reasons Why Romney Won't Release Those Tax Returns

What is he hiding? More »

The Election's Most Important Question: How Big Should Government Be?

The Election's Most Important Question: How Big Should Government Be?

Forget the private equity sideshow. The real issue for November is the huge gap between President Obama's and Mitt Romney's visions for Washington. More »

Buffett Rule Heads to a Vote, Nears End of Its Legislative Life

Buffett Rule Heads to a Vote, Nears End of Its Legislative Life

The proposal will likely die quickly and quietly on the Senate floor on Monday, but the idea of taxing the rich will continue to dominate the campaign. More »

For Richer (Not For Poorer): The Inequality Crisis of Marriage

For Richer (Not For Poorer): The Inequality Crisis of Marriage

A Corvette. A home in the Hamptons. A Hermes handbag. Oh, and marriage. Because marriage, too, is fast becoming a luxury good. More »

It's Not Just Romney: There Are No Paupers in the GOP Field

It's Not Just Romney: There Are No Paupers in the GOP Field

Mitt Romney is under fire for his lucrative time at Bain and his low tax rate, but all of his rivals are far wealthier than the average American. More »

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