EconomyCommentary
Watch the 6 Best Ads of 2014
1. The ad that reminded you to thank the soldier in your life — and drink a beer. On Jan. 8, Army 1st Lt. Chuck… Read More
Biblical in Scale: Guess How Many Pages It Takes to Print Obama’s Environmental Rules
Americans will find few books that rival the number of pages of regulations issued by the Environmental Protection Agency since President Obama took office, not… Read More
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7 Ridiculous Projects the Government Spent Your Tax Dollars on This Year
As you recover from Christmas spending these last couple days of 2014, don’t forget to account for the millions of dollars in gifts you bought the… Read More
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In One Chart: What If a Typical Family Spent Money Like the Federal Government
The federal government has a spending problem. The national debt is tipping $18 trillion–and growing. But what if an American family spent the way the… Read More
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Unions Are Waging War on These Small Businesses
The National Labor Relations Board just charged several dozen McDonald’s franchises with unfair labor practices. In an unusual move, the NLRB also charged McDonald’s Corp…. Read More
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What ‘Swaps’ Are … and Why They Matter
Thanks to one tiny provision stuffed into the CRomnibus spending bill, millions are now familiar with the financial term swap. This provision essentially undoes a… Read More
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D.C. Taxicabs Forced to Follow Another Regulation
They don’t get it. Competition, that is. Or what being an entrepreneur means, for that matter. The District of Columbia Taxicab Commission announced it will… Read More
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The Most Outrageous Government Scam of 2014
For outrageous government scam of the year, it’s hard to compete with the news of the supersized public-employee pensions in California. If you haven’t already… Read More
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6 Myths About Right-to-Work Laws
Many states and local governments are considering right-to-work laws. These laws make union dues voluntary. Without them, union contracts make paying dues a condition of… Read More
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How India Can Unleash Its Economic Potential
“The hope for India lies not in the exceptional Tatas or similar giants, but precisely in the hole-in-the-wall firms, in the small- and medium-size enterprises,… Read More
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Taxpayers on the Hook for Congressional Office Swap
Your member of Congress might get a nicer office for the next session, but you will foot the bill for his or her move. At… Read More
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The Billionaire Who’s Making Deals With Andrew Cuomo
It’s easy to see why Barbara Walters named billionaire Elon Musk one of 2014’s most fascinating people. In the waning days of his 2014 re-election… Read More
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12 Days of Waste-mas
The Christmas season is on, and shoppers are out in full force. This means nothing for Washington. Here, Santa Claus seems to hand out gifts… Read More
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Strong CBO Report on Capital Income Needs Two Key Improvements
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently released a thorough and interesting report on how the tax code treats capital income. The goal of the report… Read More
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The Economy Just Had the Strongest Growth in a Quarter Since 2009
There is no doubt that the economy has languished in its recovery from the Great Recession, which ended more than five years ago. But signs are emerging… Read More
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How Much Was Misspent on Food Stamps in 2014
This year the U.S. Department of Agriculture misspent $2.4 billion on food stamps, according to a November report from the USDA Office of Inspector General…. Read More
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This Man Lost His Job Because He Wouldn’t Pay Union Dues
Michael Romanchock recently got let go. But he was not “downsized.” His employer had no issues with his performance. Romanchock got fired for not paying… Read More
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14 States Cut Taxes in 2014. Is Yours One of Them?
With Wisconsin leading the way, 14 states enacted “significant, broad-based tax cuts” in 2014, according to a report released this week. Surprisingly, several states controlled… Read More
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Taxpayers on Losing End of Government’s Lax Oversight of Florida Nonprofit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Hilda Hall-Dennis was no stranger to nonprofit community work. Over the course of 11 years, she managed three nonprofits in South Florida…. Read More
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The IRS May Be Underfunded But It Still Deserved to Have Its Budget Cut
IRS Commissioner Josh Koskinen complained recently about Congress cutting the agency’s budget by $350 million in the recent budget deal. Koskinen warns that taxpayer service… Read More
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Can Detroit Become the Most Prosperous City in America Again? This Filmmaker Wants to Find Out.
Is Detroit doomed to fail or on the brink of rebirth? One filmmaker is on a mission to find out. Ben Howe, founder and creative… Read More
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How Harry Reid’s Last Act as Majority Leader Directly Benefited His State
In his final move as majority leader, Sen. Harry Reid ushered through a series of tax breaks that directly benefit residents of his home state… Read More
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In One Kentucky County, Workers Might Soon Enjoy More Freedom
The momentum for right-to-work measures at the local level across the country might be gaining steam. Kentucky’s Warren County, which includes the city of Bowling Green, just passed… Read More
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As Gas Prices Tumble, States Feel Pinch of Less Tax Revenue
Reduced gasoline prices are good news for drivers across the country, but they’re causing headaches for budget directors in oil-producing states who are now revising… Read More
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Advancing Economic Freedom, Affirming the Transatlantic Partnership
BRUSSELS, Belgium—At The Konrad Adenauer Foundation’s December 2014 dinner event hosted by Dr. Stefan Gehrold, director of the organization’s office in Brussels, Becky Norton Dunlop,… Read More
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Here’s a Glimpse of NASA’s $349 Million ‘Mothballed’ Tower
Washington is routinely accused of spending your tax dollars frivolously, but $349 million toward a project that may never be used? “All you’ve done is… Read More
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Local Leaders Try New Tactic to Bring Right-to-Work Laws to Kentucky
Kentucky is not a right-to-work state, but one of its counties soon may be. Local officials in Warren County are to vote Friday on a… Read More
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How Much Your Taxes Are Really Costing You
Your taxes are costing you a lot more than you think. In addition to the direct burden imposed by the taxes themselves, Americans face compliance… Read More
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‘Conservatives Cannot Sit Back’: Coalition Wants to Meet With Fed Chair Janet Yellen
Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen met with several left-leaning groups last month to discuss monetary policy. Now, several conservative organizations are asking for the same… Read More
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Ohio Governor to Sign Bill Restricting Red Light, Speed Cameras
Ohio Gov. John Kasich will sign a bill to limit how municipalities can use red light and speed cameras, said his spokesman, Rob Nichols. “We… Read More
