Fill the Public Diplomacy Leadership Vacuum
The people who should be advocating for the importance of public diplomacy are simply not in place, so leadership in this area is lacking.
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Heritage Employment Report: January Jobs
It looks like the labor market recovery is strengthening. Unfortunately, the recovery is still too weak for where it should be.
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Understanding Medicare Premium Support and its Key Features
For the next generation of taxpayers and retirees, there is no better option than premium support.
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Transportation Program: Reauthorization Another Big Spending Problem
Congress should eliminate wasteful transportation programs and reduce spending.
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Maritime Cargo, Port Security and the 100% Screening Mandate
Congress should consider supply chain realities in fostering a risk-based approach to maritime cargo security.
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CMS's Final Regulations on Accountable Care Organizations
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued final regulations for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). The outcome is disappointing
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Higher Education: Assessing the President’s Proposal on College Tuition Costs
The real antidote to tuition hikes at traditional colleges is emerging competition from colleges that are pioneering new business models.
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CBO Baseline Budget Outlook Shows Dismal State of U.S. Finances
The CBO budget outlook has reaffirmed the dismal state of the nation’s finances.
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HUD's Mandatory Minority Relocation Program
HUD is beginning to insidiously intrude in local housing policies in a concerted effort to require racial and economic integration.
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Rogers-Ruppersburger Bill: A Solid Cybersecurity Approach
Greater information sharing between the government and private-sector actors would harness the creativity of the American private sector.
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Visa Waiver Program Modernization for Prosperity and Security
With the benefits of the VWP clear, it is due time that Congress end the waiting game for expansion.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Concerns with Its Broad Powers
Within hours of Richard Cordray assuming the role of director at the CFPB, agency officials began exercising their newly expanded powers.
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Time to Modernize and Revitalize the Nuclear Weapons Triad
The U.S. nuclear triad of heavy bombers, intercontinental-range ballistic missiles (ICBMs), and submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) is aging.
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Declining Union Membership Shows Need for Alternative Choices
Congress should allow cooperative workplace programs for employers and employees to innovate and adapt to the modern economy.
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Pentagon Preview of Defense Budget Shows Reduced Military Capabilities
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s presentation makes it clear that the budget will not provide the U.S. military with the resources it needs.
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Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute's Health Care Priorities
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s (PCORI) priorities do not change concerns that its findings will be used to limit treatment options.
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Protecting Religious Staffing by Religious Organizations
Religious staffing by religious organizations is an established baseline position in federal law that deserves continued support.
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Keystone Pipeline Rejection and Obama's Economic Recovery Plan
Congress could authorize the Keystone XL application pursuant to its authority to regulate commerce with other nations.
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U.S. Space Policy: More Limits on Space Systems Unacceptable
Congress should not allow the Administration to negotiate a Code of Conduct for space activities without its advice and consent.
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Government Spending: Goals for Congress and the President
Congress needs to fix several lingering fiscal problems and then pass a budget for the new year.
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