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A Unifying Reform Agenda for Congress
By encouraging open debate, there is potential for Republicans to unite around an agenda that opposes cronyism and advances a winning alternative to Obamacare that can pave the way to full repeal.
The Federalist, March 12, 2015 -
A Contrived Controversy
During this administration, there have been numerous egregious and unprecedented violations of the constitutional separation of powers, but Republican senators’ informative letter to Iran is not remotely one of them.
The Weekly Standard, March 23, 2015 -
Barack Obama, Corporate Shill
The Obama administration has consistently favored corporate cronyism over the well-being of everyday Americans.
The Weekly Standard, March 19, 2015 -
‘Boeing’s Bank’ Earns Its Name in Closed-Door Rulemaking
Americans need look no further than the cozy relationship between Boeing and the federally run Export-Import Bank for a prime example of how cronyism works in Washington, to Main Street’s detriment.
Washington Times, March 17, 2015 -
Why GOP ‘Insiders’ Thwart Conservative Reformers
So long as there is a revolving door between Congress and lobbying firms—and so long as the GOP uses a presidential nomination process that was designed by the left wing of the Democratic Party—the Republican Party will continue to defy the wishes of rank-and-file conservative voters.
The Weekly Standard, March 17, 2015 -
A Bank with Congress in Its Pocket
As the Ex-Im Bank example highlights, Republicans are more interested in opposing cronyism in speech than in action.
Washington Post, March 11, 2015 -
Has Obamacare Fixed U.S. Healthcare Inflation?
Medical inflation is down mostly because overall inflation is down, and if anything the evidence suggests that Obamacare has increased medical inflation versus what it otherwise would have been.
Forbes, March 9, 2015 -
King v. Burwell’s Mere Existence Is Politically Remarkable
Whether the Court rules for King or for Burwell, the fact that only 13 states have set up Obamacare exchanges is evidence of the remarkable and continuing opposition to President Obama's signature legislation.
National Review, March 10, 2015 -
Half the Uninsured Want Obamacare Repealed
An Economist/YouGov poll finds that half of those who have never been insured, and even a quarter of those who became insured under Obamacare, want Obamacare to be repealed.
Investors Business Daily, March 5, 2015 -
Legal Dope for Native Americans?
In yet another blatant violation of federal law, the Obama administration is moving to allow the sale of high-potency marijuana on Indian reservations from coast to coast, with predictable ill-effects
Real Clear Policy, March 10, 2015 -
How a Free Clinic Offers Better Care than Medicaid for the Poor
With Obamacare's onerous regulations intruding on the practice of medicine, some doctors are finding successful ways to serve needy patients while freeing themselves from the stifling restrictions of Obamacare and Medicaid.
Daily Signal, February 24, 2015 -
Most Members of Congress Share Netanyahu’s View
Though unwelcomed by many liberals, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address received strong bipartisan support, as he compellingly presented the case for stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons, rather than capitulating to Iran in desperate pursuit of a deal.
Washington Examiner, March 5, 2015 -
Sasse Steps Up
Senator Ben Sasse introduces a bill that helps advance the cause of repeal in six ways, most importantly by reducing the likelihood that Republicans would respond to a favorable verdict in King v. Burwell by expanding or “fixing” Obamacare.
The Weekly Standard, March 5, 2015 -
Women in Combat: The Question of Standards
As a female Marine veteran writes, the quest to push women into combat is leading to significantly lowered military standards, with President Obama’s top military officer saying that if a “standard is so high that a woman couldn’t make it, the burden is now on the service to come back and explain, why is it that high?”
Military Review, March-April 2015 -
A Court Rebuke, Then Effective Repeal and Replacement?
GOP House chairmen, listening to the American people, start to outline a plan for how the goal of repealing and replacing Obamacare can become a reality.
The Weekly Standard, March 4, 2015