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Defense Budget: Senate Initiative to Block Blow to Military Readiness

6 hours 10 min ago
Finding alternatives to cutting essential military capabilities without raising taxes or ballooning the federal deficit is prudent and necessary.
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Promoting Cybersecurity through the PRECISE Act

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 15:42
The PRECISE Act wisely creates a civilian lead for cybersecurity but restricts information sharing.
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US Policy on Israel's Potential Attack on Iran

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 09:16
The U.S. should have a clear and unambiguous policy on how it will respond if Israel undertakes legitimate action for its self-defense.
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Xi Visit an Opportunity to Finally Establish China Priorities

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 23:00
The Obama Administration should use Xi Jinping’s visit to clarify American military, economic, and diplomatic priorities toward China.
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Fill the Public Diplomacy Leadership Vacuum

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:20
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

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:14
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

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 13:31
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

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 11:06
Congress should eliminate wasteful transportation programs and reduce spending.
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Maritime Cargo, Port Security and the 100% Screening Mandate

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 10:08
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

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 15:59
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

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 11:50
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

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 10:03
The CBO budget outlook has reaffirmed the dismal state of the nation’s finances.
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Rogers-Ruppersberger Bill: A Solid Cybersecurity Approach

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 15:47
Greater information sharing between the government and private-sector actors would harness the creativity of the American private sector.
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HUD's Mandatory Minority Relocation Program

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 13:31
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

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 13:24
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

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 13:19
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

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 14:09
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

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 13:17
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

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 09:32
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

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 17:53
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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