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Meet Bill Main, a Tour Guide Who Fought D.C. to Be Able to Give Tours Without Government Permission
Many politicians want to know what holds workers back. Too often they don’t need to look any farther than the laws they pass. One in three jobs in the economy now requires government permission to hold. Workers without a license can’t work in them. This makes sense for surgeons and pharmacists. But many jobs, like…James Sherk -
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To Defeat ISIS, We Need a Leader Who’s Not Obama
When President Obama said at the United Nations on Tuesday that “defeating ISIL requires—I believe—a new leader,” I thought for a brief moment I’d finally found something on which he and I could agree. Then I realized he wasn’t talking about his own leadership. The president was actually talking about the regime of Bashar Assad,…Peter Brookes -
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Cartoon: Who Is Really Pushing the Buttons of US Foreign Policy?
James Phillips wrote recently on Russian involvement in Syria: Russia’s aggressive military intervention in Syria poses major problems for the United States, its allies, and the future of Syria. It is likely to make a bad situation worse by propping up the Assad regime, intensifying the fighting, and driving more Syrian refugees out of the country….Glenn Foden -
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State Takes Legal Action to Seize $135K From Bakers Who Refused to Make Cake for Lesbian Couple
The agency that ordered Aaron and Melissa Klein to pay $135,000 in damages for refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex couple began the legal process last week to seize the money the Oregon bakers are refusing to pay. “Our agency has docketed the judgment and is exploring collection options,” Charlie Burr, communications director…Kelsey Bolar -
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Who Are the Mysterious Members of the House Freedom Caucus?
With over 40 members and no official roster, the House Freedom Caucus—a conservative group in the U.S. House of Representatives that pushed for House Speaker John Boehner to leave office—consists of a core group of leaders going against the Washington establishment. After the start of the 114th Congress in January 2015, nine members of the…Leah Jessen -
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Why Does It Matter Who the House Speaker Is? Looking at House Leadership’s Responsibilities
House Speaker John Boehner announced last week he would be resigning from Congress, effective October 30, and Republicans have already begun competing for the top leadership posts in the wake of his news. House Republican leadership consists of four positions—speaker, majority leader, majority whip, and conference chair—and current House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California…Melissa Quinn -
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‘Not in My Backyard’: Green Energy Mogul Who Opposed Wind Farm Adopts a Different Approach Away From Home
A green energy mogul who protested an offshore wind farm near his summer home on Martha’s Vineyard is criticizing Vermonters who oppose his company’s four-megawatt combined solar farm proposed in Bennington. In 2010, Thomas Melone, CEO of Allco Renewable Energy, petitioned to block Cape Wind, a large offshore wind farm sited in federal waters in Nantucket…Bruce Parker -
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Republican Who Attacked Senate Leadership on Planned Parenthood Draws a Line in Defunding Debate
The lead Republican sponsor of a House bill to temporarily halt federal funding to Planned Parenthood attacked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday for his failure to fight on the issue. “You don’t put up a white flag until you’ve fought the battle,” Rep. Diane Black, R-Tenn., told talk-radio host Dana Loesch. “We haven’t…Rob Bluey -
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Math Teacher Who Arrived Late to Work 111 Times Allowed to Keep His Job
In a decision that reinvigorated some of the frustrations between teacher unions and the public school system, a New Jersey elementary school teacher who blamed being late to work 111 times over the past two years on “eating breakfast” was allowed to keep his job. “I have a bad habit of eating breakfast in the…Kelsey Bolar -
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What We Can Learn From 3 Americans Who Fought, Disarmed Attacker on Paris Train
The thwarted terrorist attack by three Americans on a Paris bound train last week exposed a flaw in terrorist tactics. Spreading fear with violence (the goal of terrorism) is not possible when populations fight back. The botched attack demonstrated vulnerabilities in a command and control terror strategy, and shows a break down in the sequence…Amber Smith -
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Meet 5 Key Democrats Who Could Determine the Fate of Iran Deal
Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington announced support for the Iran deal Tuesday, following on the heels of Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., to further President Barack Obama’s growing support in the Senate. The announcements mark a setback to Republican-led efforts to secure the 67 votes needed to override a presidential veto if a resolution…Natalie Johnson -
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Memo to Obama: It’s Not Iran Deal Critics Who Are the ‘Crazy’ Ones
Just back from his annual summer vacation at Martha’s Vineyard, President Barack Obama has returned to disparaging his political adversaries and anyone who happens to disagree with him on policy. According to a report in Politico, the president has taken to describing opponents of the hugely controversial Iran deal as “crazies.” The so-called “crazies” now…Nile Gardiner -
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24 Questions for Jack Phillips, the Baker Who Gave Up Wedding Cakes for God
Jack Phillips knows he can't do anything about those who call him a hater. He says he just loves to get up each day to design and make cakes, cookies and brownies to honor God—and to make a living. “It’s a spiritual battle. We’re not fighting, God’s fighting.”—Jack Phillips This year, however, Phillips faces a…Ken McIntyre -
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What World Health Organization Did Wrong On Ebola Response
The 2013 outbreak of Ebola in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone claimed over 11,000 lives. The World Health Organization was heavily criticized for its response to the outbreak, with some claiming that its efforts actually exacerbated the suffering. Stung by these charges, WHO commissioned a group of independent experts to assess its response and recommend improvements….Brett Schaefer -
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Young Couple Creates Video Tribute for Baby Who Passed in Womb
When Billy Jack and Sara Brawner found out they were pregnant in November 2013, they were overjoyed. Having previously endured a miscarriage, they found every moment of their pregnancy to be nothing short of a miracle. Then, last summer, when Sara was 34 weeks pregnant with a little girl to be named Willa Rose, the…Leah Jessen -
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13 Things You Should Know About the Man Who Wants to Oust John Boehner
Rep. Mark Meadows, the conservative congressman pushing a motion to oust John Boehner as speaker, has insisted he does not like “being in the limelight.” However, his latest challenge to GOP leadership has catapulted his name across headlines, showing a defiant side to the man often described as the “friendliest guy in the House.” Here…Natalie Johnson -
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Chamber of Commerce Ready to Unseat Conservatives Who Buck Its Agenda
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is paving the way to unseat “obstructionist” Republicans in the House who have successfully blocked much of the organization’s agenda. The move is spurred by Chamber frustration after the group poured nearly $70 million into the 2014 election to strengthen the Republican coalition in the Senate, only to have its…Natalie Johnson -
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Meet 7 Dangerous Iranians Who Will No Longer Be Sanctioned
Iran has a long history of supporting violence and terrorism within the Middle East, as well as around the world. The following list is a small sample of some of the most dangerous Iranians who will no longer be sanctioned through the implementation of the Iran deal (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action). 1. Qasem Soleimani…Michaela Dodge -
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How Tax Reform Can Reward Those Who Save Rather Than Spend
After nearly 30 years of a virtually unchanged tax system, Americans are calling for a reform to the outdated system. As a result, a group of experts identified several problems with the current tax system and proposed new solutions for modern tax reform at The Heritage Foundation on Monday. These experts came to a conclusion:…Diana Stancy -
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Police Officer Pockets $6,000 From People Who Had Their Cars Taken Through Forfeiture
A Tennessee police officer was indicted by a grand jury on charges of theft after he pocketed $6,000 from property owners who had their cars taken through civil asset forfeiture. An investigation from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury’s office released last week found that Sgt. Michael Hurt, a 15-year veteran of the Morristown, Tenn.,…Melissa Quinn