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The Norwegian Nobel Committee recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 to the World Food Program, the world’s largest humanitarian organization, for its work… Read More
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When COVID-19 hit, I quarantined in eastern Massachusetts. Biking around the woods, I noticed something strange. There are two campgrounds near my house. One is… Read More
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The United States and Taiwan have long been strong partners that are committed to free markets, the rule of law, and democracy. Cooperation continues to… Read More
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It is no secret the conservative movement in America struggles to attract younger voters. Research conducted by the Pew Research Center shows that only 12%… Read More
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The left’s crusade to raise taxes is likely already hurting the recovery, even if former Vice President Joe Biden and liberals in Congress don’t follow… Read More
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New York City is becoming an economic basket case. “‘We’re at war’: New York City Faces a Financial Abyss,” screams a New York Times headline…. Read More
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International trade matters more than ever as Americans strive to get back to work after the coronavirus-related shutdowns. A pandemic is not the time, if there ever were one, to dampen the freedom… Read More
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This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made… Read More
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The most recent compromise proposal floated in the coronavirus aid negotiations would send another $250 billion to state and local governments. More state bailouts are unnecessary and harmful to the economic recovery. Not to… Read More
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that the unemployment rate fell to 7.9% as the economy gained 661,000 jobs in September, continuing to show… Read More
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An additional 661,000 Americans found jobs in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly report, as the unemployment rate dipped to 7.9% from… Read More
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed decision to retain the existing ozone standards is a no-brainer. But that doesn’t mean the agency shouldn’t be commended for… Read More
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You know what they say: If you can’t beat the competition … eliminate it. That appears to be California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s approach when… Read More
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A 9-to-5 job reporting to a boss is not for everyone. For those of us who have young children at home, it can be difficult… Read More
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This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made… Read More
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It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt the nation’s finances. Congress responded to the crisis with trillions in relief spending, causing a massive… Read More
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A new rule proposed by the Department of Labor could bring partial relief to businesses struggling to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic fallout…. Read More
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This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made… Read More
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The 2020 federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans is coming, and this development is more important than many people might think. Developed every five years by… Read More
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The New York Times this week published a supplement, “Greed Is Good. Except When It’s Bad.” The Times based the supplement on an essay from… Read More
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Millions of Americans live in fear of another financial crisis, so they are willing to go along with extensive regulation of the financial sector. Unfortunately,… Read More
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As a new generation of entrepreneurs has rekindled interest in outer space the issue of private property has moved from the margins to center stage…. Read More
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This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made… Read More
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The World Bank recently announced that production of “Doing Business,” one of the bank’s signature annual publications, would be “paused” amid concerns about the integrity… Read More
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As Washington has been frozen in debate about whether to pass massive new economic stimulus legislation, something interesting has happened in the real world. In… Read More
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The Congressional Budget Office released an update to its federal budget projections—the first full update to include effects from COVID-19. While the federal government’s finances… Read More
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Retail plays a significant role within the nation’s economic health. About 17 million Americans work for brick-and-mortar stores, according to Abby Jagoda, vice president of… Read More
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Under President Donald Trump’s leadership, the government has reduced air pollution by 7%, declared Superfund sites safe again at a record pace, and directed tens… Read More
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in April issued guidance for all Americans, urging them to wear cloth face masks in public to help… Read More
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The unemployment rate fell by 1.8 percentage points to 8.4% as the economy added 1.4 million jobs in August, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported… Read More
