03.30.2011

The Political Leadership Crisis

By Adam Bitely – The United States has been dealing with one crisis after the other for the past decade. Currently, the U.S. faces an unemployment crisis, a financial crisis, and a political leadership crisis. What is the political leadership crisis? Simply put, the political […]

03.30.2011

House Republicans Move to Wind Down Fannie, Freddie

By Bill Wilson – On March 29, House Republicans led by Conference Chairman Jeb Hensarling unveiled a piecemeal approach to bringing an end to government control of mortgage markets that includes winding down Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In 2008, Congress and the Bush Administration placed Fannie and Freddie into conservatorship as the firms descended into insolvency. Since then, the government bailout has cost taxpayers […]

03.30.2011

Entitled to Entitlements

By Rebekah Rast – Entitlement programs, also known as mandatory spending, account for two-thirds of the federal budget. This current fiscal year, mandatory spending exceeds total federal receipts. In hard numbers, mandatory spending is estimated to cost this country $2.194 trillion this year alone, according to the Office of Management and Budget , […]

03.29.2011

Must Reads for March 29

To receive the Must Reads in your inbox, click here ! Good Tuesday Morning, Here are your morning Must Reads according to Adam Bitely : TARP was not a success Above the law Obama’s missed moment of clarity O still murky on Libya Lawyer-in-Chief Obama explains Libyan war that isn’t a war Five rules for going to war Sowell: Voting with their feet Trial lawyers try to squeeze billions from WalMart EU to ban cars from cities by 2050… Carbon rationing by other means Despite rising national debt, few in Congress use payback program… Pushing back against Big Labor in Congress

03.29.2011

The Week Ahead: Balanced Budget Amendment and Welfare Reform

By Frank McCaffrey – This week’s episode features ALG President Bill Wilson , who speaks with us about what Senate Republicans are trying to do in regard to  a balanced budget amendment. Plus, we hear from Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan on his legislation for welfare reform. And […]

03.29.2011

TARP Was Not a Success

By Adam Bitely – Contrary to Robert Samuelson’s claim that TARP has been a success story , it has been anything but. Writing in the Washington Post, Samuelson claims that “[w]hen the entire financial system succumbs to panic, only the government is powerful enough to prevent a complete collapse.” Clearly, Samuelson has never taken an […]

03.29.2011

Above the Law

By Bill Wilson – Barack Obama is the unilateral president. He does what he wants, when he wants, and Congress — and the people — be damned. The examples are too numerous to ignore. Recently, Obama ordered an attack on Libya without so much as consulting with […]

03.28.2011

“The Week Ahead” Looks At The Balanced Budget Amendment And Welfare Reform

ALG President Bill Wilson speaks about what Senate Republicans are trying to do with a balanced budget amendment. Plus, heard from Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan on his legislation for welfare reform. Also, hear why a New Jersey Congressman is taking heat from the left.

03.28.2011

Must Reads for March 28

To receive the Must Reads in your inbox, click here ! Good Monday Morning, Here are your morning Must Reads according to Adam Bitely : Balanced budget amendment takes center stage Libya: A war by any name Charlie foxtrot over Libya Gates: Libya not vital U.S. interest. Clinton: Yes, it is. Will liberal voters abandon Obama over Libya? Entitlements or requirements? Barnes: Republicans are winning the budget fight Gingrich vs. Gingrich The Senate’s EPA showdown GE rakes in profits but pays no taxes Team Obama spotlight: Joe Biden Is Media Matters breaking the law in its ‘war’ with Fox News? Is Biden’s closet packed with media skeletons? Winning whose future?

03.28.2011

Team Obama Spotlight: Joe Biden

By Frank McCaffrey – The Amtrak/Joe Biden relationship.

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