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The ‘Cap-and-Tax’ Fiasco
Basic economic principles teach that achieving sound economic policy requires careful consideration of two expected outcomes: costs and benefits. A majority in Congress has just opted to disregard both.
In a narrow 219-212 vote, the House of Representatives has approved what many call the largest tax increase in American history—all in what many experts view as a futile attempt to control the world’s thermostat. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jul 1, 2009 - (2) - Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, Science, Environment
Recent Articles
“Hate” crimes bill a threat to liberty
The U.S. House of Representatives easily approved “hate” crimes protections for homosexuals and transgendered individuals April 29. The Senate is expected to take up the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act prior to leaving for their August recess. more »
By Richard Land - Jun 29, 2009 - (2)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Take Action: House Votes for Cap and Trade June 26
Dear Friends:
The House will vote today on H.R. 2454, the Waxman-Markey Cap and Trade bill. In addition to its many efforts to radically change energy policy in our nation, the bill will create a system for trading and selling credits to emit so-called greenhouse gases. more »
By Richard Land - Jun 26, 2009
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, Science, Environment
ERLC Celebrates Signing of Bill to Regulate Tobacco
After years of support by a diverse group of religious bodies and public health organizations, a bill authorizing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate tobacco products became the law of the land June 22. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Jun 25, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation
Obama signs tobacco regulation bill
Topic: Family, Addictions, Children, Citizenship, Legislation, National
LIFE DIGEST: ‘Fix is in’ on new Obama bioethics panel, expert says
By Tom Strode - Jun 23, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Cloning, Infertility, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, National, Science, Bioethics
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