Tax Revenue Rose Five Times Faster Than Spending Fell in 2013
The monthly Treasury statement of the actual budget figures for 2013 this week shows tax revenue rising five times faster than spending fell in 2013…. Read More
The Four Other Obamacare Disasters the Media Ignored
In today’s Politico, reporters admit the mainstream media turned a blind eye and deaf ear to conservatives’ warnings about Obamacare—that not all Americans could keep… Read More
Health CareNews
Heritage Expert Predicted Obamacare’s Cost Increases
2009: “There is nothing in the House or Senate bills that will enable Americans to have the kind of cost control that the President is… Read More
Obamacare Provision Costing 32 Percent More Than Projected
An Obamacare provision is costing taxpayers 32 percent more than it was projected to. The provision in Obamacare that gradually reduces seniors’ out-of-pocket costs in… Read More
“60 Minutes” Returns Spotlight to Benghazi
With Sunday’s 60 Minutes segment on Benghazi, CBS renewed interest in a calamity that the Obama Administration had hoped would be long forgotten. However, until… Read More
Obama and Sebelius: Obamacare Didn’t Cancel Your Plans
Obamacare dictates what government-approved health insurance looks like. That’s the whole point of the law. You must buy government-approved health insurance, and the bureaucrats will… Read More
YOUR STORIES: Insurance Plans Cancelled Due to Obamacare
Estimates this week suggest that 11 million people could lose their current insurance plans because of Obamacare’s mandatory requirements. We knew that included many Heritage… Read More
Mike Lee: What’s Next for Conservatives
What’s next for conservatives? Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) said yesterday at The Heritage Foundation that we can’t ignore the ways Obamacare is harming Americans. Obamacare… Read More
Americans Support Stronger Work Requirements for Food Stamps
Nearly three-quarters of Americans believe that the food stamps program should include stronger work requirements, according to the October Food Demand Survey (FooDS) out of… Read More
Happy Halloween: Candy-Crushing Cronyism
This Halloween, millions of Americans will, as every year, be handing out candy. But this year, the real trick could be finding treats made in… Read More
Social Security COLA: How to Improve Accuracy and Stop Excess Spending
Time for some simple math: Which poll will more accurately determine the effect of a change on a whole group—one that surveys three of 10… Read More
3 Trillion Reasons Not to Raise Taxes Again
Do you know how much President Obama has raised taxes? Oh, by about $3 trillion. In a new paper, Heritage expert Curtis Dubay reminds us:… Read More
How the Administration Knew Americans Would Lose Their Current Health Plans
There has been much chatter about an NBC News report last night highlighting one clear fact: The Obama Administration knew millions of Americans would lose… Read More
CBS News Video: Americans Suffering from “Obamacare Overload”
It’s been five weeks since HealthCare.gov launched, and new reports say the website’s problems may not be fixed for another month. Meanwhile, Americans all over… Read More
Obama Agriculture Cuts Nearly Three Times More Than House and Senate Bills
The “farm bill” affects all Americans, not just farmers. After all, everyone eats and wants affordable food to feed their families. Yet as is typical,… Read More
Michigan Union Threatens Teachers’ Credit Scores
Most people expect unions to protect workers, not attack their credit ratings. The Michigan Education Association (MEA) does not share these expectations. The union has… Read More
One State’s 50 Stories of Obamacare Failure… and Counting
A website based out of North Carolina has more than 50 personal stories detailing Obamacare failures. The “I Couldn’t Keep My Plan” website, created by… Read More
Has Your Health Insurance Plan Been Canceled?
They liked their health care plans—but they couldn’t keep them. That’s the situation facing nearly 1.5 million Americans right now under Obamacare, although that’s far… Read More
Surging Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea Threatens U.S. Interests
When pirates off the Nigerian coast abducted two Americans on an oil ship early Thursday morning, resulting news coverage focused U.S. public attention on surging… Read More
The Motor City Wants Your Car Back: Civil Forfeiture in Detroit
To most Americans, attending a party at a downtown art institute is a fun, cultural experience. But for the 130 people attending “Funk Night” at… Read More
The Questions the New DHS Nominee Should Answer
The nomination of Jeh Johnson to be the new Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will give Senators the opportunity to ask key… Read More
Farm Bills Would Cost More Than Obama Stimulus
The House and Senate are considering farm bill legislation this week whose costs should raise red flags for all Americans. In fact, the House and… Read More
SecurityNews
Aviation Security: Defending U.S. Passenger Airplanes Is as Important as Ever
Terrorists may have attempted a hijacking “dry run” onboard a recent flight from Washington, D.C., to Orlando. According to news sources, four men engaged… Read More
More Obamacare Heartache: Tally Rises for Americans Losing Their Health Insurance
The hype and dream are fizzling out with the Administration’s big promise on Obamacare—that every American who liked his or her health plan could keep… Read More
Obamacare Hurts America: The Story of Natalie Willes
Every day we’re hearing more stories of Obamacare’s real-life impact on Americans. Three years after President Obama promised, “If you like your insurance plan, you… Read More
VIDEO: 7 Leadership Lessons of the American Revolution
John Antal is dedicated to inspiring Americans to be leaders who stand for liberty and fight for our freedom — because he believes we’re always… Read More
Obamacare Hurts America: The Story of Paul’s Supermarket and College Hunks Hauling Junk
Steven Herman, vice president of Paul’s Supermarket, and Stephen Bienko, owner of College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving, want to take care of their employees…. Read More
With Iran: Distrust and Verify
Iranian lawmaker Hossein Naqvi Hosseini said on Wednesday that Iran doesn’t need to enrich uranium above 20 percent, attempting to convince the U.S. that Iran… Read More
Two Obama Voters Are Outraged Over Huge Insurance Hikes
California residents Cindy Vinson and Tom Waschura are proud to say they voted for President Obama in 2008 and 2012. They’ve also been proud advocates… Read More
5 Must-See Videos from the 2013 Values Voter Summit
Recognized as “one of the conservative movement’s marquee annual events” by CNN, the eighth annual Values Voter Summit on October 11-13 brought together more than… Read More
