Congress
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Climate ChangeGovernmentLibertyPolitics
The Racism Of Climate Change Alarmists
by Duggan Flanakin August 27, 2020It’s not climate change that’s racist, but those who use it to block energy development
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Biden’s multi-trillion dollar climate action plan is full of promises that the law says he cannot keep. Promising to do what you cannot do is a false promise. Here are some big-ticket examples.
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ConstitutionLegal Affairs
McGahn Subpoena Ruling a Pyrrhic Victory for Congress
by William J. Murphy January 8, 2020The McGahn case again illustrates how civil enforcement actions are plagued by prolonged litigation and procedural delays that render them unsuitable for achieving prompt and effective oversight actions.
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A bipartisan majority of the 535 federal lawmakers who roam the halls of the House and Senate agreed on one big thing: spending $1.4 trillion on discretionary programs for the coming fiscal year.
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Budgets/TaxesHealth Care
Rep. Tlaib, the Only ‘Conspiracy’ is that Government Relies on Smokers for Revenue
by Lindsey Stroud October 24, 2019Being privy to the legislative process, I was appalled by the dismissive attitude Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) showed recently to a witness testifying on so-called “vaping-related” hospitalizations.
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FeaturedGovernmentPolitics
Happy 25th Birthday to the Contract with America!
by Chris Talgo October 22, 2019A quarter-century ago, the CWA was introduced to and embraced by the American public. The CWA sent a political shockwave across the country and changed the political landscape for years to come.
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Despite the legislative gridlock and Washington’s political fixations, legislation is advancing through Congress with bipartisan support that would make it easier for Americans to enjoy financial security when they retire.
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Government
The Totalitarian Left Will Not Let Anyone But The Totalitarian Left Govern
by Seton Motley June 3, 2019We have on numerous occasions visited the topic of DC gridlock.
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FeaturedGovernmentInternet/Telecom
DC Wastes WAY Too Much Time On Bills Everyone Knows Can Not Become Law
by Seton Motley March 12, 2019One of the chimeras for which we eternally search in Washington, DC – is bipartisanship.
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Budgets/Taxes
Congress’ New Progressive Class Wants To Get Hold Of Buffett’s Billions
by Joe Barnett March 5, 2019When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., proposed a 70% rate on personal income of more than $10 million, one could easily anticipate this was just the beginning of the calls to soak the rich.
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Budgets/TaxesEnvironment/Energy
A Nightmare Farm Bill for Conservatives
by Darren Bakst December 3, 2018We’re in the holiday season, but that doesn’t mean conservative legislators should take a holiday from their conservative principles. Unfortunately, the farm bill devised by House and Senate negotiators would require them to do just that.
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Budgets/Taxes
Congress Must Reform Its Budget Process, But Not Like This
by Barry Poulson November 1, 2018Almost all Americans agree that the process to pass a federal budget has become more difficult than scaling Mt. Everest.
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GovernmentLegal AffairsPolitics
Congress Should Invoke Revised Inherent Contempt Procedure in DOJ Subpoena Standoff
by William J. Murphy September 18, 2018The U.S. House should invoke a revised version of its historical inherent contempt enforcement power to address the refusal of DOJ officials to comply with congressional subpoenas seeking information such as occurred with the Clinton email and Russia investigations.