by Jane Richey | Jun 6, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Free Markets
A southeastern New Mexico company’s plans to convert a cattle plant into a horse slaughterhouse has hit another roadblock, this time over an environmental dispute that the company’s attorney blames on the Obama administration putting politics over policy....
by Jane Richey | May 16, 2013 | Fiscal Responsibility, Free Markets, Health Care
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced Wednesday the second round of about $1 billion in “Health Care Innovation Awards,” as part of the ongoing implementation of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. “We’re going to announce the latest steps...
by Jane Richey | May 13, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Free Markets
The Internet sales tax passed the Senate, but a growing chorus is pointing out that it would hurt many to help the tax man. The Senate passed the misleadingly named Marketplace Fairness Act last week by a vote of 69-27. But House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said that...
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 3, 2013 | Free Markets
Sears is a member of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), one of the country’s largest trade organizations. RILA’s latest contribution to green advocacy is a massive effort to impose “sustainability” standards on member companies. To...
