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Open Competition saves Taxpayers $6 Million dollars
Our friends over at thetruthaboutplas.com posted this blog earlier. It’s amazing what open competition can do for us — in this instance, it’s saving the tax payers $6 Million dollars. Here’s an excerpt from their blog post: Taxpayers will save more than $6 million on the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Manchester, New Hampshire, Job Corps Center project thanks to the [...]
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It’s Tax Freedom Day!
It’s Tax Freedom Day, and who better to celebrate than the people who have, as of today, earned just enough money to cover their fair share of the tax burden: You and Me. Today, we finally crawl out from underneath the stifling burden of taxation and start earning money that we can then reinvest. It [...]
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Pew Poll: Public opinion shift to smaller government
In a new research study out from the Pew Research Center, polling finds that the number of Americans who view the Federal Government in a favorable light has fallen. Again. With Congress unable to do much of value for the country recently and our national leaders continuing to call for increased taxes, it doesn’t come [...]
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You May Already Be A Loser: New HTA Video!
Today, the Free Enterprise Alliance launched a powerful new video to help Americans visualize their share of the national debt. Satirizing the famous Publisher’s Clearing House awards videos, “You May Already Be A Loser” is a punch in the gut for taxpayers — and their kids. Please share with your friends and family! *** How [...]
Mr. President: Put [our] money where your mouth is
President Obama declared April “National Fiscal Capability Month” and, with his budget coming out this week, it’s time for him to put our money where his mouth is. The moment is ripe for the president to prove that his proclamation is less political and more a genuine desire to educate on fiscal responsibility. For those [...]
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Keystone XL: “The perfect opportunity to put Americans to work.”
A new study out by the Pew Research Foundation shows two-thirds of Americans (66%) support building the Keystone XL Pipeline. Great news for small businesses, which will undoubtedly benefit from the increased jobs and decreased fuel cost that would be associated with its construction. The latest poll confirms findings from similar efforts that show a [...]
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Fiscal Education, One President At A Time
Last Friday, President Obama sent out a presidential proclamation that reads: “I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2013 as National Financial Capability Month.” The president goes on to say [...]
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How Free Is Your State?
How do you measure freedom? There are so many potential ways to look at it, which is why the Mercatus Center at George Mason University releases its biennial report, Freedom In The 50 States. The report and website slice and weight dozens of factors to arrive at rankings—-but this year, you can create your own [...]
Victims of Government: Steve’s Story
Sen. Ron Johnson has put out a fantastic video documenting the power held by bureaucrats—which includes the power to kill a business. Steve’s story is one that should be required viewing! Please share with your friends, colleagues, and family members.
When big government and Big Labor team up, the rest of us lose.