by Jane Richey | May 10, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Fiscal Responsibility, Politics
The chairman of the House Agriculture Committee unveiled a new farm bill Friday that he said would reduce spending by $39.7 billion over the next decade compared to existing legislation. The deeper deficit cuts endorsed by Chairman Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) are sure to...
by Jane Richey | May 10, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Politics
The Internal Revenue Service apologized Friday for what it acknowledged was “inappropriate” targeting of conservative political groups during the 2012 election to see if they were violating their tax-exempt status. IRS agents singled out dozens of...
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 | Apr 26, 2013 | Agenda 21, Constitutionally Limited Goverment
Individuals and industry groups on both sides of the argument continue to weigh in on bipartisan legislation on Capitol Hill involving ethanol policy. The two bills are from Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Virginia). The RFS Elimination Act would eliminate the Renewable...
by Jane Richey | Apr 26, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Fiscal Responsibility
Children participate in a daylong event featuring a host of educational, interactive and physical activities during Take Our Children to Work Day April 25, 2013 at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Va. The program was designed to help the children of...
