News
8 Things You Might Have Missed at Conversations with Conservatives
As the Senate discussed a deal to end the government shutdown, House conservatives on the other side of Capitol Hill tackled the issues under debate… Read More
Exploiting Our National Monuments
Even as the government he led was building a city named for him, General Washington knew that monuments are for citizens, not governments. He wrote… Read More
Surrender on Obamacare Plus Higher Spending
According to news reports, Congress is waving the white flag in what appears as a proposal of nearly complete surrender. First, lawmakers would give up… Read More
LawNews
Speech Restrictions on National Mall Violate the Constitution
As the government “shutdown” drags on, Washington’s National Mall remains closed to the general public. Not everyone, however, is forbidden to set foot on the… Read More
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
