Why is the Republican leadership in Congress so strangely silent about the problems with Managed Care and HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations)? Why is the Republican leadership so lame in its defense of Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs), which are … [Read more...] about MSAs Are The Alternative To HMOs
Reject MFN For Communist China
Bill Clinton's policy of cozying up to Communist China by granting Most Favored Nation (MFN) status is in shambles. The question of the moment is, will Bob Dole let Clinton dangle on the limb of his own mistake or save him from … [Read more...] about Reject MFN For Communist China
Buchanan Knows Where the Votes Are
The Inside the Beltway pundits and others who think they are movers and shakers of the establishment are wracking their brains to try to figure out why Pat Buchanan has such an enthusiastic following. His social conservatism is part of the reason, … [Read more...] about Buchanan Knows Where the Votes Are
Beware of Global Taxes for Global Entitlements
"It's not sustainable for member states to enjoy representation without taxation," Prime Minister John Major told the United Nations at its birthday celebration. He thought he was demonstrating British wit in making a play on the great slogan of the … [Read more...] about Beware of Global Taxes for Global Entitlements
Welfare Reform is the Acid Test
If the election of a Republican Congress in 1994 meant anything significant, it meant that the American people want Big Government reduced and also want big changes in the way government spends the money it does have. The welfare bill is the acid … [Read more...] about Welfare Reform is the Acid Test
Who’s Holding Up Welfare Reform?
Earlier this spring, the House passed a pretty good welfare reform bill, due largely to the perseverance of Rep. Jim Talent (R-MO). The Senate Finance Committee, however, has just watered down the reforms in the bill and downgraded its reference to … [Read more...] about Who’s Holding Up Welfare Reform?
The Legal Services Corporation Should Be Abolished
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the acid test to demonstrate whether or not the new Republican majority really intends to reform and reduce Big Government. If the Republicans merely play around with smoke and mirrors, pretending to correct … [Read more...] about The Legal Services Corporation Should Be Abolished
Let’s Get Going on Congressional Investigations
The power to conduct Congressional investigations is one of the great powers of the majority party in Congress. This power has been extensively used in this century, contributing mightily to the public's right to know the facts behind the headlines … [Read more...] about Let’s Get Going on Congressional Investigations
Will Health Care Defeat Republicans in 1996? — June 1995
Will Health Care Defeat Republicans in 1996? The defeat of Clinton’s Health Care bill last year was a big victory for Republicans and played a major role in-the election of a Republican Majority in Congress. Unfortunately, some Republicans … [Read more...] about Will Health Care Defeat Republicans in 1996? — June 1995
Getting a Job After Graduation Isn’t Easy Any More
The defeat of Clinton's Health Care bill last year was a big victory for Republicans and played a major role in the election of a Republican Majority in Congress. Unfortunately, some Republicans seem to think that this disposed of … [Read more...] about Getting a Job After Graduation Isn’t Easy Any More
