9 Things You Need to Know About the Massive New Spending Package

Plus: Law Professor Speaks Out After Being Shamed for Writing on Black Lives Matter

December 22 2020   Good morning from Washington, where lawmakers are rushing through a huge spending package. Matt Dickerson and David Ditch look at the key provisions in the legislation. Meanwhile, Jarrett Stepman looks at how lawmakers didn't have enough time to read the legislation before passing it. Plus: Bob Moffit on single-payer health care, and Cal Thomas on a good gift to give this Christmas. Ten years ago today, President Obama signed into law legislation that repealed "don't ask, don't tell" in the U.S. military.      COMMENTARY 9 Things You Need to Know About the Massive New Spending Package By Matthew Dickerson This massive omnibus package was written behind closed doors by a select few members of Congress and staffers, just before the deadline. More ANALYSIS Law Professor Speaks Out After Being Shamed for Writing on Black Lives Matter By Virginia Allen Cornell Law professor William Jacobson experienced cancel culture firsthand when he wrote an honest history of Black Lives Matter. More COMMENTARY Forget the 'Progressive' Promise of Free Care for All When It Comes to Government-Controlled Health Care By Robert Moffit Waiting times for care in "model single-payer" Canada are the worst among economically advanced nations. More NEWS Planned Parenthood Bid to Kill Hyde Amendment to Face Pro-Life Pushback By Rachel del Guidice Planned Parenthood is preparing its wish list for former Vice President Joe Biden's prospective administration, but pro-life forces are gearing up for a fight. More COMMENTARY Gifts That Keep on Giving By Cal Thomas Sure, exchange gifts you bought in stores, or online, but also consider transforming another life for the better. More COMMENTARY Flying Blind: Congress Votes on 5,600-Page Spending Bill Unread By Jarrett Stepman A House vote on the spending package took place just hours after the 5,000-plus pages of the package were released. More COMMENTARY ICYMI: Under Trump's Tenure, Promises Made Were Promises Kept By Star Parker If one believes that what makes America great is being a free nation under God, that this is at the core of what makes the U.S. prosperous and moral, Trump's achievements have been significant. More           The Daily Signal is brought to you by more than half a million members of The Heritage Foundation. Donate to The Daily Signal Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter How are we doing? We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at comments@dailysignal.com. The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) 546-2843     Add morningbell@heritage.org to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames1.diogenes--light@blogger.com. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, please click here to update your subscription.