Background In 1996 President Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act, which became popularly known as "welfare reform," into law. The legislation...

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Press Releases · Sep 14, 2016 · Cronyism

10-Week Continuing Resolution Sets Up Lame Duck Debacle

Washington - Quiet discussions continue over the nature of the forthcoming government funding measure. Heritage Action released the following statement from chief executive officer...

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Press Releases · Sep 14, 2016 · Healthcare

Congress Should Not Bail Out Obamacare

Washington - According to reports, health insurance groups are lobbying to extend Obamacare "programs - either reinsurance or risk corridors - that end this...

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In response to the housing collapse and financial crisis of 2007-08, Congress rushed to pass the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection...

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Press Releases · Sep 8, 2016 · Agriculture , Budget and Spending

Republican House Should Say No to McConnell, Reid on Lame Duck

Washington -- This morning, the House Republican Conference will meet to discuss a path forward on a continuing resolution. According to reports, Senate...

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Press Releases · Sep 6, 2016 · Infrastructure

Senate WRDA Bill Creates New Programs, Lacks Reforms

Washington -- The Senate is expected to vote to proceed to consideration of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (S. 2848). For the...

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