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  • Congress and the Wayfair Shakeup

    Congress and the Wayfair Shakeup

    The Supreme Court sided with South Dakota in a narrow ruling to overturn their own precedent (Quill vs. North Dakota) that states cannot force businesses to collect and remit sales taxes unless the business has a physical presence in their state. This ruling raises serious concerns about the future of Internet commerce.

  • A Viable Democratic Alternative to the Regime in Iran

    A Viable Democratic Alternative to the Regime in Iran

    One could easily argue that Iran's ruling theocracy is facing the greatest internal threat to its rule since the 1980s.

  • Expanded OPEC Threatens US Pursuit of Energy Dominance

    Expanded OPEC Threatens US Pursuit of Energy Dominance

    This week's OPEC meeting reveals once again that the market for oil is controlled by nations that collude to manipulate oil prices.

  • Trump's Opponents Attack Illegal Immigration Border Policy, but Will They Work to Reform the System?

    Trump's Opponents Attack Illegal Immigration Border Policy, but Will They Work to Reform the System?

    Anxious to turn the country's attention away from President Trump's diplomatic success with Kim Jong Un, his opponents have returned to an issue that the Congress has repeatedly failed to resolve — immigration.

  • Bold Reforms Needed to Fuel the Trump Economy

    Bold Reforms Needed to Fuel the Trump Economy

    President Trump fully understands that if you get Washington, DC regulators off the backs of businesses and you unwind miles of red tape, American companies can compete, prosper and hire more employees. The president is off to a great start but bold moves are still needed if the Trump team really wants long-term economic growth and job creation.

  • Making Election Reform an Issue in November

    Making Election Reform an Issue in November

    For anyone committed to constitutional government, California looks like a lost cause. The political battle rages between the radical-extreme and moderate-extreme. People and businesses are being driven out of the state. Yet at least one sensible candidate has picked up the banner of good government for November.

  • The Internet Sales Tax: A Threat to Small Businesses and Federalism

    The Internet Sales Tax: A Threat to Small Businesses and Federalism

    In South Dakota v. Wayfair, the Court will decide whether to uphold its earlier decision that states cannot force businesses to collect and remit sales taxes unless the businesses has a physical presence in their state. A bad decision from the court – as well as possible legislation from Congress – would lead to Internet sales taxes that harm hundreds of thousands of small businesses across the nation and change the very face of the Internet economy.

  • President Trump Wants Market Reforms to Reduce Drug Prices

    President Trump Wants Market Reforms to Reduce Drug Prices

    President Donald Trump continues to address the American people's practical needs. Now, he is out to reduce drug costs with his latest initiative "American Patients First."

  • Enforcing Trade Agreements: Another Trump Promise Fulfilled

    Enforcing Trade Agreements: Another Trump Promise Fulfilled

    President Donald Trump can celebrate another victory for his America First agenda. On Monday, the United Arab Emirates came to terms with the United States, agreeing to uphold the Open Skies agreement between the two nations.

  • Finishing the Job – Turning Ohio Red in '18

    Finishing the Job – Turning Ohio Red in '18

    President Trump needs a stronger bench in the U.S. Senate to get his nominees approved and accomplish his agenda.