Whoa! This is one of the most revealing quotes of the year thus far.  While touring Siemens’ wind energy plant in Hutchinson, Kansas, Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) dismissed criticism of the targeted tax subsidy designed to make wind power competitive. Via The Hutchinson News: There are members of Congress who feel we ought not to [...]

Moments of clarity and candor are rare in Washington – almost as rare as good policy.  Today, Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) provided such moment of clarity on MSNBC. When asked by Chuck Todd if he was okay with extending the payroll tax cut for an additional 10-months without “paying” for it, the high ranking [...]

Calling for bipartisanship has become a crutch in Washington As 2010 renewed small-government arguments in Washington, the Establishment in Washington has been crying for bipartisanship as the country realized that big-government solutions are an anathema to our recovery. Not surprisingly, the e idea is popular among journalists too. Too many in Washington still cling to [...]

Heritage Action released the following statement from CEO Michael A. Needham: We are pleased Congress decided to postpone consideration on two controversial bills to regulate the internet.  Of course, we will remain vigilant because bad ideas never die in Washington.  Heritage Action will move vigorously to oppose any new iteration that weakens internet security, disrupts [...]

This week, controversial legislation that could result in government censorship of the internet and stifle innovation came under fire.  Supporters of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA), which claim to crack down on online piracy overseas, started peeling off the bills. A day before any popular websites launched protests on [...]