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Comments of support for the Keystone XL Pipeline needed by Monday, April 22, 2013
The U.S. Department of State will accept comments through Monday, April 22, 2013 on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement…
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Freedom Not Force in the North Carolina Renewable Energy Debate
Imagine checking out at your local grocery store and being told that, due to a recently imposed government mandate, you…
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Happy Tax Freedom Day!
Each year, the Tax Foundation releases a report on Tax Freedom Day – the day when the annual tax…
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Federal Sequestration Turns Into State Budget Cuts
As the federal government continues to make cuts due to sequestration, several states will find that a major revenue source is quickly drying up.
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Chattanooga Broadband: High Speeds at an Even Higher Price
Media outlets nationwide praised Chattanooga, Tennessee for its speedy Internet service. Harold DePriest, president of the Electric Power Board (EPB), the…
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Lady Margaret Thatcher – Honored Leader and Friend
With the passing of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the world lost a great figure and person of enormous political courage.
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No Connection? Don’t Forget About Cable-Operated Hotspots
By Michael Lambert Did you know that as a cable subscriber you have access to over 100,000 Wi-Fi hotspots…
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Critics of American Broadband: This Is Not Data You’re Looking For
By Michael Lambert The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) recently released an extensive report outlining the various broadband capabilities…
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The EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement
The EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement By the Honorable Gene Ward, HI (HD-17) …
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Alberta Bound: Observations from the Canadian Oil Sands
Alberta Bound: Observations from the Canadian Oil Sands By the Honorable John Piscopo, CT (HD-76) ALEC National Chair Like everyone…
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International Trip Provides Education for the States
International Trip Provides Education for the States By the Honorable Cliff Branan, OK (SD — 40) …
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SEC: Illinois’ Underfunded Pensions are Fraud
This week, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced it had settled a charge against the State of Illinois for…
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Myth of the Day: Raising Tax Rates Will Not Harm Economic Growth
A centerpiece of the progressive case for big government is the premise that high taxes don’t effect economic growth. In…
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Myth of the Day: Lower Tax Rates are Bad for the Economy
Our blog post on Myth #1 explained why it is untrue to assume that increased government spending (economic stimulus…
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It’s Time to Release Taxpayer-Funded Private Interests
By Tessa Cramer, Policy Intern It’s always easier to spend someone else’s money. Unfortunately, this happens all too often when…
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If Broadband Ain’t Broken, Don’t Fix it With Overbuilding
By John Stephenson The old adage that goes “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” appears to be giving way…
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South Dakota Moves to Protect its Communities—and its Bottom Line.
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard recently signed into law a criminal justice reform package including probation and parole reforms that…
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Myth of the Day: Austerity in the Form of Spending Cuts Will Harm Growth and Employment
The recent debates in state and federal government regarding overspending and massive deficits during a period when the economy is…
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Sequestration: Putting Our States and Nation at Risk
By Karla Jones No organization is more committed to limited government, lower taxes and balancing the federal budget than the…
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Municipal Bankruptcy: An Overview for Local Officials
Cities and other municipalities falling on hard financial times is nothing new, but it is rare that any such entity files for bankruptcy as a way of addressing its massive debts.