Lack of Offshore Drilling Lease Sales Makes America’s Debt Problem Worse
Offshore oil and gas leases produced $10 billion in federal revenue only a few years ago. Today that number is zero, a consequence of the… Read More
VIDEO: Continuing the Fight Against Obamacare on Capitol Hill
On Wednesday, Ken Hoagland, chairman of Restore America’s Voice Foundation, delivered the petitions of 1.6 million Americans demanding the repeal of Obamacare to legislators on… Read More
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VIDEO: The Importance of Maintaining a Strong Defense
As the Super Committee—tasked by Congress to find at least $1.5 trillion in savings from the federal budget—continues it’s work, many are worried about the implications… Read More
VIDEO: How Rep. Darrell Issa Would Save the U.S. Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service faces a bleak future without reform. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), a successful businessman before coming to Congress, has just the plan… Read More
When Fathers Become ‘Courageous’
The critical importance of committed fatherhood to the well-being of children is the theme of “Courageous,” the latest little faith-based movie that could from Georgia-based… Read More
VIDEO: Gov. Mitch Daniels Shares His Strategy for Reforming Government
A new poll from the Manhattan Institute reveals 77 percent of Hoosiers rate Indiana’s government as “efficient.” That’s the highest percentage of any state surveyed… Read More
Video: Obama Bundler George Kaiser Discusses Securing Stimulus Funds
This morning Scribe wrote about the tendency of large government interventions in the economy to nudge private economic actors into the political sphere, where they… Read More
Sorry Dr. Dean, Obamacare Is Not Creating New Jobs
In recent interview, doctor and former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean tried to make the case that Obamacare will boost small-business job growth. “But… Read More
VIDEO: Sen. Mike Lee Says Obama’s Jobs Plan Will Make Problem Worse
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) came to Washington as the a tea-party conservative with the goal of fixing the economy, addressing the debt crisis and curbing… Read More
Celebrating Constitution Day
This weekend America will celebrate Constitution Day, created to honor the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, by the Constitutional Convention. Earlier… Read More
Morning Bell: The Tale of Two Jobs Plans
It’s been one week since President Barack Obama announced his latest “stimulus” plan, and despite a cross-country road show aimed at selling his proposals to… Read More
Presidents Obama and Bush Invoke America’s Religious Heritage at Ground Zero 9/11 Memorial
Last week, Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City made headlines when he expressly excluded clergy-led prayer from the planned 10th anniversary 9/11 Memorial Service… Read More
10 Years After 9/11, God Bless America
On the 10th anniversary of the tragic 9/11 attacks, we must remain vigilant and avoid losing the advances we have made in the long war… Read More
Remembering 9/11: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio
Reflecting back on September 11, 2001 as we reach the 10th year anniversary of that date, I am reminded – as we all are –… Read More
Never Forget: Our Military 10 Years Later
As America approaches the 10-year anniversary of 9/11 this weekend, it is unreal to think that the U.S. now has the smallest Navy since 1916…. Read More
VIDEO: Remembering 9/11 – Never Quit
As Americans prepare to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorists attacks, The Heritage Foundation has been busy reminding Congress and the public… Read More
Video: A Tough Year for Big Labor
It’s been a rough year for unions in America. Yesterday on PBS NewsHour, Heritage’s James Sherk explained why unions–both in the public and private sectors–are… Read More
No Blank Checks for FEMA
Heritage’s Jim Carafano appeared on CBS’s “Early Show” to discuss the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) wanting a blank check. FEMA says it has too… Read More
Rubio’s and Reagan’s America
Recently, Americans rated Ronald Reagan as the nation’s greatest president. Reagan merits such praise, because his ideas were successful: they ended the domestic economic… Read More
Rolling in the Deep: Our Talented Armed Forces
We’re proud to share with you video of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Angie Johnson and the band Sidewinder performing a cover of Adele’s “Rolling in… Read More
VIDEO: Footage From Rep. Issa’s Office Reveals No Golf Course in Sight
First we showed you the photos, now there’s a video. Missing in both is the golf course that Rep. Darrell Issa’s district office supposedly overlooks…. Read More
VIDEO: The Obama Economy Is Killing Jobs, Restaurant CEO Explains
Want to know the true impact of Obamacare on job creation in America? Listen to what the job creators have to say. Last month, Andy… Read More
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New Push to Make ‘Super Committee’ Operate in the Open
The newly formed Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction has its 12 members, but beyond that there’s little known about how exactly it will operate…. Read More
Capitol Hill Staffer and Former Heritage Intern Faces Life Head-On
This week Emmy Award-winning TV show Facing Life Head-On features the inspiring story of Aaron Welty, a Congressional staffer whose belief in the value of… Read More
The Worst Thing that Anybody Can Do to You is Take Away Your Freedom
How much danger does the federal government’s unprincipled, out-of-control body of criminal law pose to, say, the average American small-business person? Well, suppose you were… Read More
Education Made Simple: What is School Choice?
We’re just eight months in, but 2011 has already proven to be the most exciting year for school choice to date. Thirteen states and D.C…. Read More
Washington’s Role in Education Made Simple
Confused about the federal role in education? A simple analogy will help. This new Heritage video tells the story of Steve, the president of the… Read More
Honoring Fallen Border Security Agent Brian Terry
Customs Border Protection Agent Brian Terry was just doing his job when he was killed in an Arizona shootout in December 2010 by assault… Read More
Ignited States of America
Americans have lit a fire under Washington. At town-hall meetings, Tea Party events, and the ballot box, citizens are making their voices heard. On October… Read More
10 Two-Letter Words That Inspired Gov. Paul LePage to Reform Maine
He left home at 11 after a rough childhood, spending time on the streets, yet managed to finish both high school and college. He later… Read More
