by Jane Richey | Apr 11, 2012 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Fiscal Responsibility, Free Markets, Politics
Gov. Chris Christie today warned an audience of national Republicans that the country is in danger of becoming a “paternalistic entitlement society” where people sit on the couch, “waiting for the next government check.” Christie spoke at a...
by Jane Richey | Apr 11, 2012 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Fiscal Responsibility
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan strongly supports using federal funds for pre-kindergarten programs, but he hedged on giving tax breaks to parents who choose to stay at home with their children. National Institute of Early Education Research on pre-K funding for...
by Jane Richey | Apr 11, 2012 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Fiscal Responsibility
On Tuesday, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter signed an agreement that they say will lead to cleaner waters and a stronger economy for the City of Philadelphia. Jackson said the partnership will serve as a model for communities...
by Jane Richey | Apr 11, 2012 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforced nearly $500,000 in fines and mandatory “environmental projects” on a school bus contractor for “excessive idling,” and as part of its anti-idling campaign to reduce the carbon footprint of school buses waiting to pick...
by Jane Richey | Apr 11, 2012 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Free Markets
A House committee approved legislation last week to prevent businesses from avoiding paying state corporate income taxes and rejected amendments by Democratic lawmakers to broaden the scope of the bill to address other tax fairness issues. The measure approved by the...