Opinion

U.S. House to Move on Dodd-Frank Reform Bill

Published May 16, 2018

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The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a Senate-approved bill to ease federal restrictions on banks and reduce the cost of regulatory compliance.

New York City Uber Drivers Protest Proposed Ridesharing Regulations

Published May 16, 2018

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An estimated 200 Uber and Lyft drivers demonstrated outside New York’s City Hall to voice their opposition to proposed ordinance that would impose new licensing fees and restrictions on peer-to-peer ridesharing services.

Poll: Michigan Voters Support Constitutional Amendment Convention

Published May 16, 2018

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Most Michigan voters support calling a convention to propose a constitutional amendment limiting federal spending and power, a new poll finds.

Pelosi Vows to Undo Federal Tax Reform

Published May 16, 2018

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U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) says she will work to undo the federal tax reforms enacted in December 2017.

I Love Carbon Dioxide and You Should Too

Published May 16, 2018

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Rather than spreading fear of increasing carbon dioxide, we should be thankful that both the Earth and humanity are thriving, in part due to more CO2.

Trump Sends Spending Rescission Request to Congress

Published May 15, 2018

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President Donald Trump is asking Congress to cancel approximately $15 billion in previously authorized spending, using a process known as rescission.

Airbnb Ban Proposed in Cleveland, Ohio

Published May 15, 2018

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The City of Cleveland’s Department of Law is reviewing a proposed ordinance that would temporarily prohibit residents from sharing their homes with guests through peer-to-peer short-term rental services.

Poll: Americans Divided on Tax Money for Tech-Replaced Workers

Published May 15, 2018

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Nearly half of Americans surveyed in a new poll say the government should give financial assistance to individuals put out of work by artificial intelligence (AI) or other technological advances.

National Unemployment Rate Hits Historic Low

Published May 15, 2018

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More Americans have been getting back to work and staying employed in 2018, according to statistics released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

It’s Time to Abandon Earth Day

Published May 15, 2018

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There was a telling juxtaposition of events in April 1970.

Occupational Licensing Puts the Hurt on Consumers

Published May 15, 2018

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Left-wing advocates of expanding government say efforts to repeal occupational licensing laws are an attack on public safety.

Trump: Politics Are Delaying Infrastructure Plan

Published May 15, 2018

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President Donald Trump promoted his plan to use a mix of taxpayer-funded debt financing, public-private partnerships, and direct taxpayer funding to spur infrastructure construction.

Worker-Freedom Ordinance Approved in Otero County, New Mexico

Published May 15, 2018

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Otero County, New Mexico commissioners approved an ordinance prohibiting businesses from requiring union membership as a condition of employment.

Federal Judge: Endangered Species Policies Responsible for Flooding, Farmers Owed Compensation

Published May 15, 2018

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A federal court has ruled policies enacted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to protect endangered species caused flooding of farms along the Missouri river and thus the government owes property owners compensation.

U.S. Crude Oil Production Smashes Records

Published May 15, 2018

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U.S. crude oil production, topped 10.057 million barrels per day (bpd) in November 2017, shattering a 47-years old record.

U.S. Supreme Court Reconsiders Online Sales Tax Rule

Published May 14, 2018

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The U.S. Supreme Court is reconsidering a longstanding decision preventing states from requiring out-of-state businesses to collect and remit sales taxes on purchases made by residents of their states.

Sunday Alcohol Sales Legalized in Indiana

Published May 14, 2018

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Indiana residents are now able to beat the summer heat by purchasing a beer on Sundays, for the first time since 1816.

Kentucky Supreme Court Will Hear Right-to-Work Lawsuit

Published May 14, 2018

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The Kentucky state Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state law prohibiting unions from requiring all employees to pay dues in unionized workplaces.

CBO Projects Continued Expansion of Federal Debt, Deficit

Published May 14, 2018

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A new report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts the federal government’s debt and deficit will continue to expand over the next 10 years.