Morning Bell: Join the Fight Against Common Core
Two competing forces are pushing on America’s K–12 education system today. One is an effort to infuse education choice into a long-stagnant system, empowering parents… Read More
Internet Sales Tax Could Lead to Higher Prices
If the House approves the Marketplace Fairness Act, Villa Lagoon Tile won’t be out of business, but it might be forced to raise its prices…. Read More
Pacific Alliance: Decreasing Trade Barriers and Increasing Economic Growth
The presidents of the “Pacific Alliance” (Chile, Colombia, México, and Perú) met last week in Cali, Colombia, to sign an agreement removing tariffs on 90… Read More
The IRS, Obamacare, and You: The Spending
Getting the Obamacare “train wreck” up and running will cost the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) an estimated $881 million between 2010 and 2013, according to… Read More
Morning Bell: Time to Shrink the Monster
Does the debt ceiling affect YOU? It does—in many ways. A new video by Bankrupting America uses humor to call attention to an issue that… Read More
Michigan Budget Battle Provides Opportunity to Reject Common Core National Standards
A budget battle is brewing in Michigan. But it isn’t the type of spending battle typically associated with budget making—this is a fight over the… Read More
The Facts about Food Stamps Everyone Should Hear
A recent US News & World Report article set out to unveil the “facts” about food stamps. What are the so-called “facts”? For one, the… Read More
The IRS, Obamacare, and You: The Taxes
With the IRS under fire for its improper targeting of tea party groups, many Americans have also raised concerns about the agency’s activities relating to… Read More
Morning Bell: Serving Those Who Served
This Memorial Day, the Heritage family will join all Americans in remembering the service and sacrifices of those who gave all so the rest of… Read More
Unions, Young Adults Grow Skeptical of Obamacare
As the full implementation of Obamacare nears, young adults and unions are growing more skeptical of the law. A new Fox News poll found not… Read More
VIDEO: The Shaky Debt Ceiling
Congress’s dance with the debt limit can be confusing and, frankly, the details can be a real snooze fest for many Americans. Sometimes a little… Read More
Rumsfeld on Economic Freedom
Concluding The Heritage Foundation’s fifth annual Protect America Month series, former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld shared his insights on why a free-market system that… Read More
Obamacare’s Liberty-Crushing Mandate in Court
Three family businesses were in court this week asking federal judges for relief from a coercive Obamacare mandate that forces employers to provide and pay… Read More
Top 5 Reports of the Week
1. What Did Apple Do Wrong? 2. Obama Administration Refuses to Label London Attack as Terrorism 3. Governor Pence Pauses Indiana Common Core Standards 4. Voter Fraud… Read More
Thoughts About the Washington State Bridge Collapse and Transportation
Thankfully there were no fatalities in the collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge that crosses the Skagit River in Washington State last night. The thoughts… Read More
Will President Obama Call the London Attack Terrorism?
President Obama refused to call the London terror attack terrorism yesterday in his major speech on countering terrorism. In fact, he did not even utter… Read More
SecurityNews
France Needs To See the Job Through in Mali
Last week, a donor conference comprised principally of the U.S. and European nations pledged $4.22 billion for reconstruction efforts in war-torn Mali, most of which… Read More
SocietyNews
Religious Liberty May Be Threatened for U.S. Military
Recent events involving perceived restrictions on religious liberty within the Army, Air Force, and the Pentagon have many concerned about the military’s stance toward people… Read More
Morning Bell: President Obama Is Tired of Fighting Terrorism
“We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall… Read More
President Wishes Away Terrorism
Today, President Obama acknowledged the myriad terrorist threats around the world during his remarks at the National Defense University. Yet his description was much rosier… Read More
Crop Insurance Reform Would Save Lots of Taxpayer Money
Crop insurance is probably not the first thing you want to talk about at a cocktail party. It isn’t sexy. However, it starts looking a… Read More
Congressional Budget Office Looks at a Carbon Tax
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently released its report on the impact of a carbon tax. (Disclaimer: I provided comments to the CBO on a… Read More
Brutal Murder in London Highlights Dangers Faced by Military Personnel
In a brutal murder committed on the streets near the Royal Artillery Barracks in South London, a British soldier became the latest victim of an… Read More
EconomyNews
Social Security Benefits and Cost of Living: Protecting Against Inflation
Adopting the chained CPI (Consumer Price Index) in Social Security to more accurately account for changes in the cost of living is a small first… Read More
Cost of Illegal Immigration and Amnesty Could Be Higher
American taxpayers cannot afford the cost of amnesty. The cost of illegal immigration and amnesty could amount to $6.3 trillion, which would fall on American… Read More
House Appropriations Plan Delivers Sequestration Cuts and Protects Defense
In a refreshing break from tradition, the House Appropriations Committee approved a $967 billion discretionary spending plan that would stay within the fiscal year 2014… Read More
Conversations with Conservatives on IRS, Debt Limit, Immigration (VIDEO)
Have a question about the debt ceiling, Benghazi, or the IRS? Get the inside scoop from the champions of conservatism in the House of Representatives…. Read More
Morning Bell: What Did Apple Do Wrong?
Members of Congress called Apple executives to testify on Capitol Hill yesterday. Why? Because the company makes money overseas, and some Senators want to get… Read More
Big Hospitals’ Obamacare Deal Betrays Seniors and the Poor
A backroom deal made during the writing of Obamacare will harm seniors and the poor, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). During their closed-room… Read More
EconomyNews
Pro-Internet-Tax Groups Get the Facts Wrong
A letter from a small group of four pro-Internet-tax advocacy groups sent to Members of Congress yesterday claims that The Heritage Foundation is wrong on… Read More
