The Feinstein/Lee Amendment
Bad Forecast For California Taxpayers & Wealth Producers
by Steven Greenhut. California’s Democratic leaders are giddy about the future now that they have gained everything they wanted in the last election—voter-approved tax increases and a two-thirds supermajority in both houses of the Legislature, thus rendering Republicans little more than an annoying irrelevancy that can no longer block tax hikes. ... MORE
Assault Rifles, Ammo Flying Off Shelves After Newtown
Citizens race to beat the ban. Gun enthusiasts have been stocking up in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., elementary school massacre
– flocking to gun shows to get their hands on parts and weapons out of
fear that lawmakers will take a harder stance on gun control in the
coming year. The phones at gun shops across the country have been ringing off ... MOREHeritage Foundation: The 10 Worst Regulations Of 2012
by Diane Katz and James Gattuso. During 2012, virtually every aspect of American life was subjected to
government meddling, ranging from how many calories you consume to how
efficient your dishwasher is. These rules affect us in a
variety of ways. Most increase the cost of living, others hinder job
creation, and many erode our freedom. ... MOREWill Congress Stop Warrantless E-Mail Snooping?
by John Stanton. Senate backers of new protections against warrantless monitoring of private citizens’ emails said Wednesday that Congress has a good shot of passing digital privacy legislation next year — despite complaints that a bill passed last week didn't include the provisions. Although the Senate Judiciary Committee on Nov. 29 passed a package of video ... MORESometimes A School Needs An Intervention
by A. Barton Hinkle. For many years, the public schools in Petersburg, Va., turned in
dismal academic performances. State officials did what they could
to galvanize improvement. In 2006, the district and the state
signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at boosting results. A
similar previous agreement had failed to move ... MOREEmily Goff: 5 New Year's Resolutions For Congress In 2013
Resolving to do what's right. While many Americans resolve to make 2013 the year they really do
slim down, exercise more, and spend less, Congress could afford to
commit to a few such resolutions of its own. Call them budget resolutions—something Congress hasn’t had in a while. Here are five suggestions: 1. Cut spending. The federal government is ... MOREObama's Cap-And-Trade Scheme For Cars
by Rachael Slobodien. Ever since the Senate rejected President Obama’s cap-and-trade scheme in 2009, his administration has been hard at work to find other ways to implement a radical, environmentalist agenda. Obama made these intentions clear at a press conference in 2010 when he explained, “Cap and trade was just one way of skinning ... MORE
DC Traffic Cameras To Double Amid Record Revenues
Politicians exploit another cash cow. Traffic camera fines are poised to dip in the District, but one aspect of the controversial program is set to surge in 2013: the number of the devices that generate tickets for common traffic offenses like speeding and running stoplights. Over the course of 2013, the District government will add 134 traffic ... MORETax Hikes & Fees Coming With ObamaCare Next Year
by Billy Hallowell. Starting in 2014, President Barack Obama’s health care law will expand coverage to some 30 million uninsured people. At the same time, insurers no longer will be allowed to turn away those in poor health, and virtually every American will be required to have health insurance — or pay a fine. Insurance will be available through ... MORE
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