by Jane Richey | Dec 28, 2012 | Fiscal Responsibility, Politics
n one of its last actions of the year, the United Nations General Assembly on Christmas Eve agreed to extend for another three years the formula that has U.S. taxpayers contributing more than one-fifth of the world body’s regular budget. No member-state called for a...
by Jane Richey | Dec 28, 2012 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Politics
From the Heritage Foundation: It seems that no aspect of American life can escape government regulation. In the past year, regulators drafted rules that addressed everything from caloric intake to dishwasher efficiency. Most of these rules increase the cost of living,...
by Jane Richey | Dec 28, 2012 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Fiscal Responsibility, Politics
Labor Secretary Hilda Solis on Thursday announced a $2.2 million grant that will be used to strengthen budding labor unions in Haiti and Peru. The taxpayer money will fund projects organized by the AFL-CIO’s Solidarity Center, which aims to build a global labor...
by Jane Richey | Dec 27, 2012 | Fiscal Responsibility, Politics
From the Heritage Foundation: Budget policy in 2012 was characterized by deficit spending, major increases in the national debt, and a heated debate over the “fiscal cliff.” With just days left for President Obama and lawmakers in Congress to avert a major tax hike,...
by Jane Richey | Dec 27, 2012 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Fiscal Responsibility, Politics
The U.S. Labor Department has rustled up more taxpayer money to help “jobless workers” pay their health insurance premiums. “It is difficult enough to find new employment, let alone do so without health insurance for you or your family,” Labor...
