Editorials: Budgets and Taxes

Obama and the Pirates

Peter Ferrara
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February 17, 2013
Everything in this column will be established by logical proof, as in geometry. There will be no name calling, or mere assertion.

State of the Union: Will Congress Deliver?

David L. Applegate
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February 13, 2013
The State of the Union address long ago devolved into political theater, so it is no surprise that both President Obama and members of Congress surrounded themselves with sympathetic guests, among

Heartland Institute Experts React to State of the Union Address

Jim Lakely
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February 13, 2013
Here is the reaction of many Heartland Institute staffers, scholars, fellows, and policy advisors to President Obama's first second-term State of the Union address.   

Did 'We' Decide to Build Railroads?

Clifford Thies
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February 11, 2013
President Obama said, in his second inaugural address, “Together we determined that a modern economy requires railroads.” Actually, “we” determined that “a modern economy” requires canals, not rail

The Sequester and the New Washington Reality

Benjamin Domenech
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February 10, 2013
President Obama insists&

The Worst Five Years Since the Great Depression

Peter Ferrara
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February 09, 2013
In February, 2009, I wrote for the Wall Street Journal an article entitled Reaganomics versus Obamanomics.

Enough of This Glumness: There is Light at the End of the Obama Tunnel

Peter Ferrara
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February 04, 2013
Conservatives are still glum about the election, and the upper hand President Obama seems to have over Republicans.

Governor Dayton’s Budget Proposal Leaves Much to Be Desired

Matthew Glans
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January 26, 2013
While half dozen states are considering proposals to do away income or corporate taxes Minnesota’s tax and spend Governor Mark Dayton is proposing to increase taxes significantly.

Phil Mickelson Earned His Money and Should Retract His Apology About Taxes

Jim Lakely
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January 22, 2013
Phil Mickelson, the affable "aw shucks" fan-favorite on the PGA Tour and one of the game's greatest golfers, really 

Bobby Jindal Seeks Rich State Status With Income Tax Phaseout

Peter Ferrara
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January 20, 2013
Nine states survive perfectly well with no state income tax at all.