Scribecast: AEI’s Marc Thiessen on Dangers of the Obama Doctrine
President Obama’s use of drone strikes to target terrorists is depleting U.S. intelligence on al Qaeda and making America less safe in the process, according… Read More
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Light Bulb Giants Hope U.N. Will Guarantee Their Market Share
A pair of major light bulb manufacturers is teaming up with the United Nations in an attempt to pressure countries into participating in “a global… Read More
Morning Bell: ‘Buying’ House Votes for Unpopular Legislation
An examination of “administrative earmarks” around the time of congressional votes on key pieces of President Obama’s agenda suggests the White House used its power… Read More
Scribecast: FrackNation Documentary Seeks the Truth on ‘Fracking’
The anti-fracking documentary “Gasland” has served as a rallying cry for environmentalists seeking to halt hydraulic fracturing, the process used by energy companies to extract… Read More
Harry Reid Threatens to Back 90 More Unconstitutional Appointments
Livid at delays in the confirmation process for 90 of the president’s nominations, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said on Friday that he would… Read More
Was Yesterday’s Oversight Hearing Really ‘All-Male’?
No. It’s that simple. A number of House members and senators have been circulating this picture of the first panel from yesterday’s House Oversight Committee… Read More
State Department Promotes Debunked ‘Fracking’ Propaganda
The State Department is promoting a widely-debunked film about natural gas development as part of an effort at “smart power diplomacy.” The film, “Gasland,” is… Read More
Liberals Scramble to Avoid Talking About the Constitution
President Obama has been accused of violating the Constitution with two high-profile decisions over the last month. Polling and reactions from elected officials reveal an… Read More
Senator: Sebelius Fundraising Could Compel Companies to Support Obama
The top Republican on the Senate’s health care committee warned on Wednesday that a recent administration decision to allow cabinet secretaries to raise money for… Read More
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Rep. Price: Obama’s Contraception ‘Accommodation’ is ‘All Rhetoric’
The chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee blasted the president’s self-styled “accommodation” of religious employers required under the Obamacare law to provide contraceptive services… Read More
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NLRB’s ‘Snap Elections’ Rule Would Dramatically Increase Unionization
A new National Labor Relations Board regulation that expedites elections for union representation will likely lead to dramatically higher rates of unionization, a new study… Read More
Exclusive: Occupy DC Plans Mayhem for Major Conservative Conference
The “Occupy DC” protest group is planning to disrupt the upcoming Conservative Political Action Conference using a range of potentially illegal tactics that could even… Read More
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One Group’s Strategy to Derail Oil Pipelines, Raise Energy Prices
Details of a large non-profit’s plans to combat the Keystone XL pipeline have surfaced, and offer some insight into the strategies and tactics of groups… Read More
Calls for Gun Control in Wake of Fast and Furious Ignore Current Law
Attorney General Eric Holder used his testimony before a House committee on Thursday to tout the supposed need for new gun control laws to prevent… Read More
Sen. Lee to Testify at Hearing on Illegal Non-Recess Appointments
A handful of constitutional law experts are slated to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee tomorrow about President Obama’s four unconstitutional non-recess… Read More
As Deadline Passes, NPS Waits to Enforce ‘Occupy’ Camping Ban
The noon deadline for Occupy DC protesters to clear out their camping gear came and went today. By mid-afternoon, National Park Service police had declined… Read More
Scribecast: Kevin Chavous on His Tireless Efforts for School Choice
Few legislators have done more to advance school choice than Kevin Chavous. As a city councilmember in Washington D.C. from 1992 to 2004, and a… Read More
Obama, Biden Both Lauded Now-Bankrupt, Stimulus-Funded Ener1
The president’s energy agenda took a hit on Thursday, as yet another stimulus-backed energy company filed for bankruptcy. Videos have surfaced since then showing both… Read More
Soros May Benefit From White House’s Natural Gas Proposal
George Soros, a billionaire investor and major backer of President Obama, stands to reap a windfall from legislation promoting natural gas-powered vehicles. The White House… Read More
Report: White House Misled Public on Gulf Spill Volume
According to information obtained by a liberal environmentalist group, the White House deliberately misled the public about the amount of oil leaking into the Gulf… Read More
Another Stimulus-Backed Energy Company Files for Bankruptcy
After months of financial turmoil, an Energy Department-backed lithium ion battery company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company, Ener1, received a $118… Read More
FACT CHECK: 10 Dubious Claims from Obama’s State of the Union
President Obama made a number of questionable statements in his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Heritage experts took on some of the… Read More
First Amendment Does Not Protect Camping, as Park Service Claims
Testifying on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, the National Park Service made clear its legal position for declining to enforce laws against camping on federal land… Read More
Unions Defend Keystone Opposition: We Have to Support Obama!
The Obama Administration’s decision to forego the Keystone pipeline has forced the country’s labor groups into a bitter civil war. At issue is the central… Read More
Two House Hearings Scheduled on Illegal Non-Recess Appointments
Two House committees have scheduled hearings on President Obama’s unconstitutional appointments of four federal officials earlier this month. On Tuesday, the financial services panel of… Read More
NLRB Appointee Will Continue to Receive Payments from Union
Financial disclosure documents filed by two of President Obama’s illegal appointments to the National Labor Relations Board show that one will continue to receive payments… Read More
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Scribecast: Rep. Frank Wolf Discusses Political and Religious Rights
With economic issues dominating the domestic political agenda and much of our foreign policy focused on combating terrorism, systematic violations of political and religious rights… Read More
GOP Candidates Unanimously Denounce Anti-Internet Piracy Bills
During a presidential debate on Thursday night, all four Republican candidates denounced pending legislation aimed at combating online piracy. Their responses came in the midst… Read More
Timeline: Keystone’s Three Years in Limbo
President Obama announced he was rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline project Wednesday, blaming Republicans in Congress for forcing him to make a decision. The pipeline… Read More
House Committee to Consider Bill to Advance Keystone Pipeline
In the wake of President Obama’s decision to shut down the Keystone XL pipeline on Wednesday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee has scheduled a… Read More
