America's Economic Freedom Has Rapidly Declined Under Obama

Feb. 1, 2016
Good morning from Washington, where Jim DeMint recommends The Heritage Foundation's latest conservative prescriptions for what ails the nation. Two Heritage researchers contribute related commentary: Anthony Kim, who knows why America's economy is less and less free, and Norbert Michel, who isn't buying a consumer rule standing between you and that new washing machine. Plus: Abortion stalls two Obama court nominees, a flaw in Obamacare qualifies millionaires for government subsidies, and a legislator wants to outlaw aborting babies with Down syndrome.
Commentary America's Economic Freedom Has Rapidly Declined Under Obama America's declining score in The Heritage Foundation's Index of Economic Freedom is closely related to rapidly rising government spending, subsidies, and bailouts. The 2016 edition of the index is being released today. Read More
Commentary New Government Rule Could Make It Harder for You to Buy Furniture Small-dollar lenders are in stark danger of being put out of business, which means that millions of consumers won't have access to credit for items like furniture and appliances. Read More
Commentary Progressivism Throws Money at Problems. Conservatism Solves Them. Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint says the goal of conservative policymaking is to build a society where all Americans are afforded the same opportunities, and none experiences roadblocks to prosperity or fulfillment through the careless actions of his government. Heritage's "Solutions 2016" has over 275 policy solutions. Read More
News After Facing Questions on Abortion, 2 Obama Judicial Nominees Fail to Advance The episode comes as debate continues over whether Republicans should continue to confirm President Obama's judicial nominees during the last year of his presidency. Read More
News One Lawmaker's Push to Make It Illegal to Abort Down Syndrome Babies "I think it is discrimination to abort a baby just because of a genetic abnormality, just because they are a little bit different," says Missiouri state Sen. David Sater. Read More
News Millionaires Get Obamacare Tax Credits. And It's Completely Legal. Carolyn McClanahan, a financial adviser and medical doctor in Florida, has advised her millionaire clients to enroll in Obamacare health care plans because their taxable incomes make them eligible for government subsidies. Read More
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