Heritage Action opposes the Export-Import Bank because it's a tool for cronyism and an inappropriate use of taxpayer dollars, putting us on the hook...

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Blog Articles · Aug 22, 2012 · Cronyism

Export-Import Bank: Starting Businesses in Ethiopia

Unlike President Obama, Heritage Action has consistently opposed the United States Export-Import Bank . Along with our allies in Congress, we will continue to...

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Just now, on the House floor, Congressman Tom McClintock (R-CA) gave an excellent speech about why the Export-Import Bank should be eliminated, not extended...

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Blog Articles · Apr 24, 2012 · Cronyism

Making the Case against the ExIm Bank (Again)

It seems it only takes one anecdote - real or imagined - to convince many lawmakers to intervene in the market, and use the...

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Blog Articles · Apr 18, 2012 · Cronyism

Exporting Gimmicks and Importing Honesty

Easy access to congressional voting records does wonders for accountability, but it often leads to impressive acts of rhetorical contortion by lawmakers. Last month...

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Blog Articles · Mar 28, 2012 · Cronyism

Issue Profile: The Export-Import Bank Termination Act of 2012

Congressman Justin Amash (R-MI), along with Congressman Jeff Flake (R-AZ), has introduced the Export-Import Bank Termination Act of 2012 (H.R.4268). As the name suggests...

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