The Kaiser Family Foundation is reporting that employer-provided health care costs rose 7.7 percent in 2006, far outstripping the corresponding growth in wages. The result: additional pressure on American workers. Although the growth in costs is slightly slower that than 2005, it still is an unsustainable level of growth over the long-term. Congress urgently needs […]
Today, FreedomWorks hosted a luncheon to discuss the Hutchison-Pence plan for immigration reform. Over 50 staffers and media were in attendance.
“We are a nation that tears down walls, not a nation that builds walls,” said former House Majority Leader Richard Armey of Texas. Armey, now chairman of the FreedomWorks Foundation, has been […]
Rep. Steve Chabot’s Property Rights protection bill would give citizens greater access to federal courts in situations where states are abusing eminent domain powers to seize private property. It’s badly needed protection in the wake of last year’s disastrous Kelo decision.
However, today the House considered the bill under “suspension of the rules,” which requires […]
Brian Riedl, the budget analyst at Heritage and real straight shooter, regularly exposes the ways Congress cheats on its own budgets. You’ve got to check out his new paper, “Still Spending: Senate Set to Bust Budget Caps by $32 Billion†which shows the gimmicks and abuse of the “budget emergency” designation […]
Don’t miss out!
What: FreedomWorks Fall Breakfast featuring Dr. Wayne Brough, Chief Economist, “Economics or Politics: What Matters In The Coming Election?”
Includes light breakfast - no charge - don’t forget to RSVP.
When: Friday, September 29, 7:30 a.m.
Where: Advent Lutheran Church, Westminster, CO, 7979 Meade St. (1 block west of Lowell on the southwest corner of 80th […]
The New York Times has a good look at the economic consequences occuring today because we lack a good temporary worker program. There are people who just want to come here and contribute and return home; Congress should be able to accomodate this win-win situation with a temporary worker program that does not compromise […]
Analyst Phil Kerpen has a nice article on how the effects of inflation hurt investors. Kerpen used methodology of tax economist Art Hall to determine how much inflation is responsible for capital gains in the past half century. The results will astonish you. FreedomWorks has weighed in on the issue with […]
The story is here.
Excerpts:
“Presidential candidates must be forced to address Social Security reform, former House Majority Leader Dick Armey said Tuesday during a visit to Iowa aimed at doing just that…
Armey said he’s organizing people in key states such as Iowa, where the leadoff precinct caucuses traditionally launch the nominating season, to spark debate on […]
Voters Continue To Support TABOR
NEWS CENTER’S Voice Of the Voter exclusive survey shows voters solidly support the Taxpayer Bill Of Rights. But it’s a different story for local organizations and municipalities that rely on public funding.
The poll asked, “If you were standing in the voting booth right now, would you vote yes or no on […]
Set your radio dials to AM 1310 or your web browser to www.1310kfka.com this Tues. and Thurs. from 9 - 11 a.m. MST and listen to Beth Skinner and FreedomWorks activist Brittany Lewin where they’ll take a shot at guest hosting. ÂÂ
Brittany will share her experiences with running Bob Schaefer’s campaign for school board - bet you […]
Peter Suderman is a writer and policy analyst at FreedomWorks. Email him at: psuderman@freedomworks.org.
Chris focuses on technology, new media, finance, and trade policy at FreedomWorks.
Brendan is the Director of Federal and State Campaigns for FreedomWorks. He is the author of The Conservative Revolution: How to Win the Battle for College Campuses.
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