Private Charity Steps Up When Government Steps Out of Head Start
Politico reported this week that the Laura and John Arnold Foundation is donating $10 million to pick up the cost of 7,000 Head Start seats… Read More
Economy News
Obama Needlessly Scares Seniors: Social Security Checks and the Debt Limit
President Obama is needlessly scaring seniors by suggesting that their Social Security benefit checks may not arrive on time if the U.S. runs out of… Read More
Obama Keeps World War II Memorial Closed Despite Outcry from Veterans
The government shutdown means the closure of all national parks and memorials, right? Not necessarily, according to the House Natural Resources Committee. The Obama administration… Read More
Mr. President, You Can End the Government Shutdown
President Obama has made it clear he “will not negotiate” when it comes to ending the government shutdown. At last check, the nation’s capital wasn’t… Read More
Education News
Government Shutdown Highlights Need for Head Start Reform
Due to the government shutdown, roughly two dozen federally funded Head Start day care centers will temporarily close their doors this week. For those low-income… Read More
Take Our Poll: Has the Government Shutdown Affected You?
As the national media, the President, and Congress take part in a media frenzy over the temporary government shutdown, you’re reminding us that Washington, D.C., politicians… Read More
World War II Veterans Don’t Let Shutdown Interrupt Visit to Memorial
Storming the beaches of Normandy was the real battle. But World War II veterans proved today that they may be retired, but they are not… Read More
Guess How Many Education Department Employees Are “Essential”
The Department of Education has furloughed 95 percent of its employees, deeming them non-essential. To learn how to reform the Department of Education, click here.
Economy News
Postal Service Won’t Shut Down but Will Default on Its Debt
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) defaulted on its debt last night. No, it has nothing to do with the partial shutdown of the government. The… Read More
The Story Behind the Government Shutdown
Much like the day after sequestration budget cuts kicked in, most people will wake up today to find that the country and their lives aren’t… Read More
Democrats Threaten Government Shutdown If They Don’t Get More Spending
While much of the debate over government funding has centered around funding for the President’s unworkable health care law, Democrats’ appetite for more unnecessary federal… Read More
Why Is Washington Talking About a Government Shutdown?
Is it that time again already?? It’s not even August, and Members of Congress are starting to buzz about the upcoming budget and debt ceiling… Read More
Morning Bell: Commander-in-Chief Turns His Back on America’s Military
The American military is engaged in multiple conflicts and humanitarian missions around the world, yet President Obama promised to veto legislation funding the troops for… Read More
Senate and President Obama to Blame for Partial Government Shutdown
Clearly the United States Senate and the President will be to blame for a partial federal government shutdown if Congress can’t pass a measure to… Read More
Morning Bell: Showdown Over A Shutdown
It has been more than 40 days since the House passed a budget for 2011, cutting spending by $61 billion. The task was left undone… Read More
Morning Bell: Harry Reid Chooses Shutdown Over Responsibility
You would think liberals in Congress have nothing better to do with their time. Amid a war in Libya, an effort to aid earthquake and… Read More
