Michael Tennant
Senate Republicans Consider Handing Purse Strings to President
Some Senate Republicans, backed by their leadership, are proposing a plan to avoid mandated sequestration cuts by letting President Obama decide what to cut.
Employers Dropping Spousal Coverage to Avoid ObamaCare Fees
In a bid to save money, including new ObamaCare health-insurance fees, employers are increasingly dropping health coverage for employees' spouses.
Armed Cops Descend on U.K. Man Over Facebook Picture of Toy Weapon
A U.K. man was visited by armed police officers after posting a picture of an action figure with a mortar launcher on Facebook.
British Hospital Patients Dying in Droves From Lack of Care
Hundreds — possibly thousands — of patients have died from lack of care in British hospitals, according to government investigations.
Obama-linked Think Tank Wants Universal Preschool, More Child-care Subsidies
The Center for American Progress, a close ally of the Obama administration, has proposed federal funding for universal preschool and child care — a plan that might end up in Obama's State of the Union speech.
Families to Pay at Least $20,000 a Year for Insurance Under ObamaCare, Says IRS
A new IRS regulation states that the least expensive health insurance plan available under ObamaCare will cost the average family $20,000 per year in 2016.
A Century of Income Taxation: Vastly More Revenue, Even Vaster Debt
On February 3, 1913 — just a few days shy of 100 years ago — the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, enabling Congress to impose a graduated income tax on Americans. Since that date, federal revenues have soared — but spending has soared even higher.
California Christian School Fights for Right to Hire Believers Only
A Christian school in California is suing to preserve its right to hire only Christians after two teachers who were dismissed for refusing to provide written evidence of their faith threatened the school with a lawsuit.
Under ObamaCare, It’s Quit Smoking or Pay the Price — Literally
ObamaCare allows insurers to charge smokers up to 50 percent more for coverage than nonsmokers, potentially pricing older smokers out of the insurance market altogether.
Biden 2016? It’s a Real Possibility
According to a lengthy Politico story, Vice President Joe Biden is already gearing up to run for president in 2016, and only Hillary Clinton may be able to stop him.