Op-ed by Thomas Smith and Adam Andrzejewski, includes “Taxpayers of America, you may soon be funding a $500 billion bailout of the 50 states, all U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s 'HEROES Act' vividly illustrates why transparency is crucial. If the Senate passes the legislation, taxpaying citizens of financially responsible states will bear the burden of financially irresponsible states. Illinois stands out among the bad actors. …”