Policy Feature Issue: History of Lapses in Federal Funding
October 9, 2013
Between 1976 and 2012, there were 17 lapses in Federal funding, a number of which resulted in full or partial government shutdowns.[1] Despite the rhetoric coming from the Administration, these lapses were initiated by both parties, often as a result of policy disputes. Archived news articles on the various funding gaps suggest one consistent theme: ...
Today, flags at the United States Capitol were lowered to half-mast to honor federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. “This is a day to serve those who serve us,” said Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH). “Let us all take time to remember the fallen, ...
Policy Feature Issue: Automatic Enrollment in Obamacare
July 16, 2013
Policy Feature Issue: Automatic Enrollment in Obamacare As the full implementation date of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also known as Obamacare, draws near, problems continue to be identified – particularly those requirements that hurt employment and stall job and wage growth. One requirement that has gone unnoticed is the employer automatic ...
WASHINGTON – House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement today to mark the twelfth anniversary of the September 11th attacks. “On this day twelve years ago, the American people were attacked by enemies of freedom and adversaries of democracy. We were shaken by a brutal act of war that forever ...