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Heartland Institute Advisor Reacts to USDA Decision on Genetically Engineered Crop Complaints

August 30, 2012
Mischa Popoff

The United States Department of Agriculture Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture (AC21) this week agreed to a compensation process for farmers who can prove they suffere

Heartland Institute Reacts to FCC Internet Tax Plans

August 27, 2012
Steven Titch
S.T. Karnick
Matthew Glans
Steve Stanek

The Federal Communications Commission on Friday announced the launch of the first phase of the new Connect America Fund, a "modernization" of the Universal Service Fund to provide broadband Interne

Heartland Institute Offers Testimony Friday in Support of Taxpayers Savings Grants

August 22, 2012
Joseph Bast

On Friday, August 24, Heartland Institute President Joseph Bast will testify before the Texas Senate Committee

Thousands Sign Heartland Institute Petition to Rein in the EPA

August 15, 2012
Joseph Bast

More than 5,000 people have signed a petition crafted by The Heartland Institute demanding that Congress “rein in the Environmental Protection Agency” through deep cuts in the size, power, and cost

Heartland Institute, R-Street Issue Report on Tobacco Use, Insurance Rates

August 09, 2012
Dr. Brad Rodu

A new policy brief co-published by The Heartland Institute explores a growing body of data, including several studies from the U.S.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker to Speak at Heartland Institute Dinner August 9

August 09, 2012
Jim Lakely

On Thursday, August 9, 2012, the Chicago-based Heartland Institute will
celebrate the 28th anniversary of its founding with a reception and dinner

Heartland Institute Experts Comment on Internet Sales Tax Hearing in Senate

August 01, 2012
S.T. Karnick
Jim Lakely
John Nothdurft
Steven Titch
John Skorburg
Matthew Glans
Steve Stanek

The Senate Commerce Committee today held a hearing on the Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA). The bill would overrule a 1992 Supreme Court decision – Quill v.