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Definition of ‘Tax Increase’ Debated in Washington State

Jason Mercier
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April 19, 2013
When the 2013 Legislative Session began this past January, tax increases in Washington State were a long shot.

Sen. Grassley: Stop Federal Funds, Coercion on Common Core

Joy Pullmann
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April 18, 2013
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley wants the federal government to stop funding Common Core, national K-12 education goals in math and English.

EU Vote Sends Warning Signal on Carbon Tax

James M. Taylor, J.D.
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April 18, 2013
The European Parliament this week rejected a plan to further restrict carbon dioxide emissions, dealing a severe blow to global warming activists.

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Call for Abolishing ‘Corruption Infested’ Turnpike

Melissa Daniels
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April 18, 2013
Pennsylvania has two transportation agencies. One controls more than 40,000 miles of state roads and 25,000 bridges, and another maintains 545 miles of tolled highway.

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Poor Record on Education

Erin Tuttle
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April 18, 2013
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce promotes itself as a steward for the people and businesses of Indiana. No doubt it has done a lot of good for the state.

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Baucus Worries About Obamacare Becoming a "Huge Train Wreck"

Benjamin Domenech
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April 17, 2013
Senator Max Baucus was the primary author and framer of President Obama's health care law on the Senate side, shaping much of what became the final structure of PPACA.

Poll: In Chicago, 61 Percent Support Parent Trigger

Joy Pullmann
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April 17, 2013
A recent representative poll of 1,010 Chicago residents has found that 61 percent support a Parent Trigger law. 

Proxy System’s Broken; Here’s How to Fix It

James K. Glassman and J.W. Verret
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April 17, 2013
The system for proxy voting by mutual funds and other institutions that own shares in publicly traded companies in America is badly broken. The source of the disrepair is regulation.

Yes, Let's Have Those Climate Change Conversations

James M. Taylor, J.D.
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April 17, 2013
Two scientist-activists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison published an article in Science last week calling for more “C
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