Room for Improvement When It Comes to Services Trade
The Obama Administration recently announced its intention to begin negotiations on an agreement to expand international trade in the services industry, such as the telecommunications,… Read More
EconomyNews
Morning Bell: Why Should I Care About the U.S. Debt?
You’re busy. So busy you barely have time to read these words. So why should you care about the us debt? Does it affect your… Read More
EconomyNews
A Simple and Wrong Answer to Poverty: Increasing the Minimum Wage
During last night’s State of the Union address, President Obama proposed fighting poverty by raising the minimum wage. It sounds appealing but it will not… Read More
Morning Bell: Obama’s Bogus State of the Union Promises
Tonight, the American people will be watching President Obama’s fifth State of the Union address. How has he done on his promises over the past… Read More
Obama Jobs Council Disbanded – Despite Economy, Jobs as Top Priority for Americans
President Obama has allowed his jobs council to expire – even though “strengthening [the] economy” and “improving [the] job situation” continue to be top priorities for the… Read More
Morning Bell: Get the Federal Government Out of the Natural Gas Business
In North Dakota, people have jobs. That state led the nation in job creation last year, and its unemployment rate is only 3.2 percent (compared… Read More
Free Trade Twist: China No Longer Cheapest Labor
As wages in China rise with economic growth, some companies are beginning to look elsewhere for what was once China’s selling point: cheap labor. It… Read More
VIDEO: Gov. Rick Snyder’s Customer-Service Approach to Government
Michigan has added 14,000 new small-business jobs to become the sixth fastest growing economy in the nation, and even automakers are starting to hire again…. Read More
Visa Waiver Program Expansion Should Advance on its Own
On Monday, Congressmen Mike Quigley (D–IL) and Aaron Schock (R–IL), along with Senator Mark Kirk (R–IL) and more than 15 other cosponsors, reintroduced the Visa… Read More
Morning Bell: Fighting Government Cronyism with an Opportunity Agenda
Would you like a raise? For some workers, cronyism prevents receiving raises in pay. In early 2011, a Giant Eagle supermarket in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, wanted… Read More
Morning Bell: What Ideas Are Conservatives FOR?
Many looked at the results on Election Day and saw disaster. At The Heritage Foundation, however, we see opportunity. Americans are asking: “What do conservatives… Read More
EnergyNews
Keystone XL—A Matter of First Importance
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman (R) sent a letter approving the rerouted Keystone XL pipeline to President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the… Read More
Obama Inauguration Speech: More Transportation “Investment”
President Obama hinted toward at least one aspect of his second-term agenda during yesterday’s inaugural address: more transportation “investment.” No surprise there. Obama’s past budget… Read More
A Year Later, Keystone XL Still a Good Decision
After being sworn-in this weekend, President Obama will soon receive a second shot at approving the Keystone XL pipeline that will bring oil down from… Read More
Morning Bell: Chinese Investment in the U.S. Shatters Records
China set a record with its investments around the world in 2012. And in the United States, China shattered its previous investment record. Before people… Read More
New York’s Fracking Opportunity
Some would say there is only one choice between energy or the environment. But energy and environmental interests are often not the archenemies people make… Read More
Morning Bell: 13 Tax Increases in 2013
New Year’s Day was tough for taxpayers. Thirteen tax increases kicked in. The deal that Congress and President Obama struck that finally—but only partially—avoided the… Read More
Morning Bell: The Slow Dismantling of Obamacare
Things aren’t going so well for Obamacare. Even Democrats in Congress aren’t huge fans any more. It seems after passing the law and finding out… Read More
Morning Bell: Taxes to Rise on Most American Workers
Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) called it “a happy start to a new year.” That probably tells you all you need to know about the fiscal… Read More
Unemployment Rate Drop Due to Workers Leaving Labor Force
The November employment report appeared to be good news. The unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest level since 2009, and the economy created… Read More
Shocker of the Year: Michigan a Right-to-Work State?
All signs now point toward Michigan becoming America’s 24th right-to-work state by year’s end. This is good news for Michigan’s union members and unemployed. Michigan… Read More
Lunch with Heritage Google+ Hangout on the Obamacare Taxes
There are a lot of taxes in Obamacare that will harm businesses and consumers alike. Some business owners have been vocal about their dislike for… Read More
Obama’s Dirty Little Tax Secret: He’s Already Raised Taxes on the Rich (CHART)
The one glaring omission in President Obama’s fiscal cliff demands for higher rates on top earners is that he’s already raised their taxes. That’s right!… Read More
Unemployment Benefits: No Free Lunch
Would spending more money on unemployment benefits create jobs? The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) thinks so. According to a new CBO report, extending the current… Read More
Morning Bell: 6 Fixes to America’s Fiscal Crisis
President Obama made his first offer to congressional Republicans yesterday in negotiations over the “fiscal cliff”—an economic catastrophe of tax hikes just a few weeks… Read More
Obama Tax Hike on Small Business Would Chill Hiring
“Would raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans have a chilling effect on hiring in this country?” When asked this question by Today’s Matt Lauer, Warren… Read More
Shoe Shopping? Legislation Could Make Shoes Cheaper and Create Jobs
If Congress wants to create more jobs this holiday shopping season, it can start by eliminating many Depression-era tariffs on shoes. According to the Bureau… Read More
Time to Boost Free Trade Closer to Home
America’s free trade agreements in Latin America are a major opportunity. But even though the new U.S.–Panama free trade agreement went into effect on October… Read More
No More Twinkies: Unions to Blame
Enjoy Twinkies while you still can. Hostess Brands just went bankrupt. This morning the company announced that it will suspend operations and lay off more… Read More
What Are Economists Really Saying About Tax Rate Increases?
On Friday, Representative Pete Sessions (R–TX) and House Speaker John Boehner (R–OH) ran afoul of Glenn Kessler’s “Fact Checker” blog regarding a study of President… Read More
