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Government Policies
VIDEO: Deneen Borelli Talks About Gun Control and Obama’s Power Grab on Fox Business
In his latest executive power grab, President Obama is trying to tighten restrictions on the sales and purchases of firearms.…
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News
Where Do Conservative Schools Rank on the White House “College Scorecard?”
This may come as a shock, BUT- conservative colleges do not fare well on the Obama College Scorecard. Where do they…
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Entitlement Society
Yes, Obamacare Can Punish You for Being Overweight
Apparently under Obamacare, if you like your weight, you can’t necessarily keep your weight. The Observer reports: A few months ago,…
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News
The White House is Ranking Colleges Without Actually Ranking Colleges
The White House is no stranger to embarrassing website failures. (Ever heard of HealthCare.gov?) Now, Obama’s tech savvy team is launching…
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Carbon Emissions
Here’s How Much Your Energy Bill Will Increase Under Obama’s Coal Plan
Think-tanks have been warning for years that “green energy” regulations threaten to raise energy costs and destroy American jobs, and…
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Commentaries
Lunch Break Read: EPA and IRS Prove Big Government Has Little Accountability
While you are taking your lunch break, check out this great commentary in National Review by Victor Davis Hanson, titled…
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Carbon Emissions
Hypocrite! Guess Who Bought a Ton of Stock in Coal?
The actions of Democrats almost never match up with their rhetoric. Ironically, their “do as I say, not as I do”…
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Carbon Emissions
Commentary: Incompetent EPA Wants More Control
I have a new commentary posted on Conservative Review titled, “Incompetent EPA Wants More Control.” It discusses the Animas River…
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Government Policies
Health Care Expert Schools Trump on Socialized Medicine
Avik Roy is a health care expert and a contributor to Forbes.com, where he recently wrote a scathing response to…
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Carbon Emissions
Commentary: Obama Plays Dirty with New “Clean Power Plan”
I have a commentary posted at Conservative Review this week that addresses Obama’s War on Coal, and the lengths that he will go…
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News
The Government Is Actually Encouraging Wives to do this to their Husbands…
For about 3 years, the government has spent $2 million encouraging women to nag their husbands. Really. The Washington Times…
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Corporate Welfare
Guess Where Eric Holder Works Now?
You can tell a lot about a man, not by the position he serves in government, but the position he…
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Government Policies
Can the Government Take Over Your Payroll?
Does the federal government have the right to tell local businesses how much to pay their employees? Fox News reports:…
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Carbon Emissions
Guess Who Is Going on Bill Maher Tonight?
The EPA announced that Gina McCarthy will be appearing on Real Time with Bill Maher tonight on HBO. Their press…
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Government Policies
Bad News for Wine Lovers in PA
While hipsters are bringing speakeasy-style bars back into style, the Pennsylvania state government may be taking the whole Prohibition theme…
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Carbon Emissions
Must Read: EPA Clean Power Plan Will Hit Blacks And Hispanics Hardest
If you read one thing today, be sure to check out this commentary in Investor’s Business Daily written by Harry Alford, president…
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Government Policies
If You’re a Kid Selling Lemonade in Texas, Watch Out
If you’re a kid selling lemonade in the Texas town of Overton, be warned: you have to obtain a permit…
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Government Policies
Is the Justice Department Watching Your Social Media Account?
The Justice Department is studying social media, though it’s not entirely clear what individual accounts or groups of targeted accounts…
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News
You’ll Never Believe What the “Hope” Poster Artist Thinks About Obama Now
Turns out, the artist who designed the iconic Obama “HOPE” poster has some voter’s remorse. In a Q&A with Esquire magazine,…
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Government Policies
Can the EPA Control All Waterways?
Can the EPA control all waterways? They do now. The Washington Times reports: President Obama’s administration on Wednesday claimed dominion over all…
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Government Policies
President Obama Wants to Renew the Patriot Act…. But What Would Senator Obama Say?
President Obama is calling on the Senate to renew the Patriot Act, a program that allows the government to collect bulk data…
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Energy
Is The EPA Allowed to Lobby for Itself?
The EPA will issue a new rule on water regulation, and no, they don’t want to hear what you think about…
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Government Policies
Lunch Break Read: The Petty Tyranny of the FDA
Grab your sandwiches and check out this post by Reason magazine senior editor Peter Suderman, called, The Coming Trans Fat Ban…
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Government Policies
Will the USA Freedom Act Actually Reform the NSA?
The House of Representatives voted on the side of civil liberties this week, passing a bill called the USA Freedom…
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Government Policies
Only In America: Student Arrested for Wearing a T-Shirt, Family Sues
A 2013 incident at a West Virginia middle school is creeping back into the headlines, as the child’s family tries…
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Government Policies
Shock Report: This is Costing Americans Almost $2 Trillion
With every investment and action the government makes, there is an opportunity cost. When regulations start adding up, it is…
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Government Policies
Can The Government Take Your Kids for No Reason?
A home schooling showdown in Kentucky has resulted in the state forcibly removing ten children from their home. Research Analyst…
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Government Policies
Guess What the EPA Is Coming After Next
Your nail salon could be dangerous, says the EPA. According to the National Journal, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will be visiting…
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Government Policies
Lunch Break Read: The IRS Stole $107k From a NC Man’s Bank Account
I’d say “grab your sandwiches,” but this one might actually make you lose your appetite. The Daily Signal’s Melissa Quinn…
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News
Is the TSA Too Busy Looking at Your Equipment to Inspect Their Own?
Turns out, the machines that costed millions of dollars to set up and delay the security line at airports across the…
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