The big bill had wins, but conservatives are right to worry

The big bill had wins, but conservatives are right to worry

There is plenty to like in the new reconciliation bill Congress just passed. It includes smart permitting reforms, much-needed regulatory relief, and tax provisions that will help working families and small businesses across Alabama. For conservatives, these are wins worth celebrating. But for all the good it does, this bill leaves one of our most serious challenges untouched: the national debt. As a retired Army officer and someone who has spen…