Obama Ducks Responsibility for Washington’s Spending Binge
In a recent “60 Minutes” interview, host Steve Kroft primed President Obama with this statement: “Most Americans think we’re spending too much money.” To which… Read More
The Dire Effects of Sequestration
It’s hard to imagine a worse time to cut defense spending. While new threats emerge around the world, sequestration, mandated by the Budget Control Act… Read More
Obama: Don’t Worry About $16 Trillion Debt
Last night on the CBS Late Show with David Letterman, President Obama suggested that “we don’t have to worry about [the debt] short term.” Excuse… Read More
Heritage Foundation “Cut Government Spending” Goal Gains Ground
As the public debate swirls over whether and how to limit the size and cost of the federal government, The Heritage Foundation’s longstanding efforts to… Read More
Back to School: Some Surprising Education Numbers
As children head back to the classrooms, let’s look at two important figures to consider this school year: 308,000 and $11,400. 308,000: Number of members… Read More
VIDEO: House Conservatives Answer Your Questions
House conservatives gather this morning to take your questions about taxes, sequestration and a range of other issues facing Congress in the coming weeks and… Read More
Comparing Spending Predictions on the Supreme Court Ruling on Medicaid
It is clear that the costs associated with the Supreme Court ruling on Medicaid expansions will be a difficult and contentious topic. Some claim that… Read More
A Billion Here, a Billion There: The State Department’s Wacky Budget Process
Even by U.S. government standards (not a high one these days), the State Department’s budget process is a mess. In almost every budget cycle, billions… Read More
Repealing Obamacare to Preserve Civil Society
The Supreme Court decision yesterday on the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare, or ACA) offered only one hope of answering social issue concerns about the sweeping… Read More
How to Reform Food Stamps—and Improve the Farm Bill
The farm bill is currently making its way through the Senate amidst heated debate. But don’t let the title fool you. Nearly 80 percent—of the… Read More
