Michael A. Needham

Michael A. Needham is the Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Action for America. A native of New York, Needham is a former Chief of Staff to Heritage Foundation President Ed Feulner. He also served as director of Heritage’s Asian Study Center before leaving to take a post on Rudy Giuliani’s 2008 presidential campaign. He earned his B.A. from Williams College and his M.B.A. from Stanford University.



Heritage Action’s CEO, Michael A. Needham, writes about our key issue campaigns and their relevance to the conservative movement.

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The Washington Establishment’s Big Problem

Nobody is happy with Washington. Polls showing public dissatisfaction with the federal government at an all time high of 81 percent make you wonder what in the world the other 19 percent are thinking. It is no wonder the chattering classes in Washington are whispering about this unique moment being ripe for a third party [...]

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FEMA Offsets Set Left Ablaze

Another hurricane is brewing in the Atlantic and fires rage in Oklahoma and Texas.  Meanwhile, all across the country, Americans are working to rebuild after spring floods, summer tornados and Hurricane Irene.  Enter the federal government. State and local officials often look to Washington for financial assistance after a disaster strikes.  The Federal Emergency Management [...]

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For Employees, It’s Time for RAISE

With fears of a double-dip recession growing, Americans are saving more and spending less. Economic uncertainty and stagnant wages are a bad combination for American families. Image, for just a moment, the following situation: You complete a very important project for your company, coming in on time and under budget. Your boss is ecstatic and [...]

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Sneak Peek: A Tough Conservative Scorecard

With every vote cast in Congress, freedom either advances or recedes. From reckless spending and stifling regulations to Obamacare, Americans see their freedoms – and those of their children and grandchildren – slipping away. We went to the polls last November to turn the tide. And while conservatives are winning the day on the message, [...]

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Terminating the Liberal Agenda

Every expansion of big government starts with a lofty, often inspiring goal. Politicians and interest groups identify a problem, and in turn, identify a corresponding government solution. Of course, more often than not, those solutions fail – or even worse, cause further harm. The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is one such entity.

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