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Cartoon: The Oil Producer Obama Favors
The Heritage Foundation's David Kreutzer wrote about President Obama's attitude toward oil in a column earlier this week: Though environmental impact statement after environmental impact statement from his own Department of State concludes that the Keystone XL Pipeline would not have a significant environmental impact, President Obama said the impact “could be disastrous.” The alleged…Glenn Foden -
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At Pro-Life Event, Rand Paul Jabs Hillary Clinton on Women’s Rights
GOP presidential candidate Rand Paul came to a pro-life event Thursday in Washington D.C. to talk about abortion. But instead of just talking about the abortion issue, Paul, the Kentucky senator, decided to widen his remarks to comment on how women are treated around the world. That gave him the perfect transition to criticize Democrat…David Brody -
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Q&A: How Congress’ Iran Bill, If Passed, Would Give Obama What He Wants
On Tuesday, President Obama suggested he would support legislation passed by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee requiring congressional review of any deal with Iran. We talk to Heritage’s Steven Bucci about what that means. Was this a victory for those who feel Congress should have a larger voice on the issue? Unfortunately no. The mark…Steven Bucci -
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Whistling to Armageddon: Obama’s Pact With Iran
Congress is at odds with the Obama administration over the framework for a proposed deal with Iran regarding its nuclear program. The administration says its approach to a negotiated deal is the best path to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapon capability … at least for the next 10-15 years. The deal under negotiation would…Dakota Wood -
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After Obama Bows to Pressure, Congress Poised to Have Voice on Iran Nuclear Deal
A bipartisan, unanimous vote by a Senate panel granting Congress the right to review a nuclear deal with Iran has forced President Obama to cede some authority to lawmakers over the negotiations. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 19-0 Tuesday for once-controversial legislation that would allow Congress to prevent the removal of legislative sanctions against…Josh Siegel -
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Obama Administration Worries About Environmental Effect of Keystone Oil, Not Iranian Oil
Though environmental impact statement after environmental impact statement from his own Department of State concludes that the Keystone XL Pipeline would not have a significant environmental impact, President Obama said the impact “could be disastrous.” The alleged disaster would come from the carbon dioxide generated from the production and use of the 800,000 barrels of…David Kreutzer -
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15 Facts About Hillary Clinton
As Hillary Clinton launches her second bid for the White House, here are 15 facts about the former first lady, senator and secretary of state: 1. Young Hillary Rodham wasn’t initially interested in politics, she had dreamed of “becoming a baseball player, a journalist, and an astronaut,” according to the National Constitution Center. 2. According to…Kate Scanlon -
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Barbra Streisand Thinks the Obama Economy Is Great. What She’s Missing.
Poor Barbra Streisand. Just last month the renowned economist (who also describes herself as a “singer,” “actress,” and “activist”) penned an opinion piece titled “Have You Heard the Good News?” about how well the economy is performing under Barack Obama. It was a pep rally of sorts, and all that was missing were the pom-poms. “President…Stephen Moore -
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In the Obama Economy, a Decline in Teen Workers
Teenagers who work enjoy numerous benefits. As Ron Lieber argues in his new book, “The Opposite of Spoiled,” they learn how to appropriately handle bosses, co-workers, and money, and they might learn something about what they’re good at. Lieber’s message is timely, because working teenagers are rapidly disappearing. Data from the Current Population Survey show…Salim Furth -
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Cartoon: Obama’s Criticism of Walker on Foreign Policy
The Heritage Foundation's Walter Lohman wrote on President Obama's criticism of Republican Gov. Scott Walker earlier this week: In response to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s criticism of his Iran policy, President Obama suggested that the presumed candidate for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination “bone up on foreign policy.” In other words, anyone who disagrees with…Glenn Foden -
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Obama to Remove Cuba From State Sponsors of Terrorism List. Why That’s Bad.
Later this week at the Summit of the Americas, President Obama is expected to announce Cuba’s removal from the State Sponsors of Terrorism List. The State Department has made the recommendation that Cuba be removed and it is expected that Secretary of State John Kerry will recommend Cuba’s removal to the president. This comes to…Ana Quintana -
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Why Obama’s Jab at Walker’s Foreign Policy Knowledge Misses the Point
In response to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s criticism of his Iran policy, President Obama suggested that the presumed candidate for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination “bone up on foreign policy.” In other words, anyone who disagrees with the president on Iran’s nuclear program, or any other national security issue, is just not knowledgeable enough to…Walter Lohman -
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How Would You Grade Clinton, Bush and Obama on Race Relations? This Journalist Reveals Her Report Card
White House correspondent April Ryan’s new book discusses a topic that is bound to make some Americans uncomfortable—race relations and the White House. Ryan, an 18-year media veteran for the American Urban Radio Networks, is the author of “The Presidency in Black and White,” a book that analyzes the past three presidents and takes all…Jamie Jackson -
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Yemen Is a Public Relations Disaster for the Obama Administration
You have to wonder whether the White House has a good grip on the global terrorism fight considering a number of strategic missteps, judgments and statements it has made during the last few years. There was the total pullout from Iraq, the “al-Qaeda on the run” claim, the mishandling of Syria, the dismissal of Islamic…Peter Brookes -
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Can This Socialist Senator Beat Hillary Clinton?
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said he believes he could defeat Hillary Clinton in an election. “I think there is a lot of frustration and anger among working families who, in many cases, are working longer hours for low wages,” Sanders said during a recent appearance on “America with Jorge Ramos” on Fusion. “And yet, what…Kate Scanlon -
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Obama Outkicking the Coverage With International Climate Commitments
Perhaps President Obama is frustrated he couldn’t pass climate legislation when Democrats controlled both houses of Congress and the White House, and perhaps this frustration was compounded by the historic losses his party suffered in the off-year elections. But whatever the cause, the president is working unilaterally to commit the U.S. to international climate agreements….Katie Tubb -
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The Backlash Against Obama’s Committing US to International Climate Agreement
Perhaps President Obama is frustrated he couldn’t pass climate legislation when Democrats controlled both houses of Congress and the White House, and perhaps this frustration was compounded by the historic losses his party suffered in the off-year elections. But whatever the cause, the president is working unilaterally to commit the U.S. to international climate agreements….Katie Tubb -
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Obama Administration Wants to Regulate the Advice We Get From Retirement Planners
Now, it appears the Obama administration wants to control the advice we can get from retirement planners. The administration announced it is moving ahead with a new Department of Labor rule designed to provide uniform fiduciary rules for anyone providing retirement investment advice. In general, a fiduciary standard requires financial advisers to put their individual…Norbert Michel -
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Iranian Nuclear Talks Miss Another Deadline. What’s Next for the Talks With the Obama Administration.
The nuclear talks with Iran have missed another self-imposed deadline, for the third time in 18 months. The deadline to reach a framework agreement that would outline the final deal was 6 p.m. EST, or midnight in Lausanne, Switzerland, where the talks are being held. U.S. government officials earlier noted that the deadline was unlikely…James Phillips -
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The Problems With Obama’s Plan to Slash US Greenhouse Gas Emissions By Nearly 30 Percent
The Obama administration announced Tuesday its plans to commit the U.S. to greenhouse gas emissions of 26-28 percent (from 2005 levels) by 2025 as part of a United Nations climate agreement set for this December in Paris. The announcement is being heralded as America’s stepping up to “lead the way.” The Paris agreement is to…Katie Tubb