by Jane Richey | May 8, 2013 | Fiscal Responsibility
The total number of people in the United States now receiving federal disability benefits hit a record 10,962,532 million in April, which exceeds the 10,815,197 people who live in the nation of Greece. According to newly released data from the Social Security...
by Jane Richey | May 8, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Free Markets
The Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act by a 69-27 vote on Monday, bringing us one step closer to state taxes on Internet commerce. The House has its own version of the bill, so there’s a pretty good chance it will reach the President’s desk, and of course you...
by Jane Richey | May 7, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Free Markets
Consumers in Pennsylvania could pay more on an internet sales tax bill if the legislation passes in a vote later today in the United States Senate. The bill could change sales tax in Allegheny County to 7 percent, while the surrounding communities will be taxed 6...
by Jane Richey | May 4, 2013 | Health Care
The left is lashing out at a proposal to reform Medicare that President Obama said he would consider as a way to reduce the deficit. Left-leaning groups and liberal lawmakers say that combining Medicare’s doctor and hospital coverage would saddle beneficiaries...
by Jane Richey | May 3, 2013 | Health Care
At a recent press conference, President Obama delivered a reassuring announcement to the millions of Americans who are wary of the upcoming deluge of ObamaCare’s full implementation: “For the average American out there, for the 85 and 90 percent of...
