Issue Brief posted April 16, 2013 by David S. Addington
House Cybersecurity Legislation: A Small Step, but Flaws Need Correction
Congress has begun to consider cybersecurity legislation in earnest for the 113th Congress. The House of Representatives is scheduled to consider shortly H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA). The bill addresses the growing problem of foreign powers infiltrating U.S. public and private computer systems to steal valuable information. The bill…
Backgrounder posted March 27, 2013 by David S. Addington
Encouraging Lawful Immigration and Discouraging Unlawful Immigration
From its inception, the United States of America has recognized the vital importance of lawful immigration to the nation. Such immigration brings important economic and cultural benefits both to the United States and to the immigrants. Americans rightly incorporate into their lives and celebrate the values of America, including individual freedom, limited government, and…
Issue Brief posted March 14, 2012 by David S. Addington
Federal Budget: What Congress Must Do to Control Spending and Create Jobs
As the national debt races toward $17 trillion and nearly 13 million Americans search fruitlessly for work, America needs bold changes from its leaders. Congress must get federal spending and borrowing under control and get out of the way of job creation in the private sector.
The goals of conservatives are clear:
Congress should drive down federal spending,…
Backgrounder posted January 23, 2012 by David S. Addington
Government’s Proper Role in Creating Jobs: Top Five Actions to Take
Abstract: America needs jobs. A government committed to free enterprise, limited government, and individual freedom, and not to more borrowing and spending, can properly help. To help unleash the private sector to invest and create jobs, Congress should promptly take five specific actions: enact the New Flat Tax, free America's energy resources, grant effective free trade…
Backgrounder posted October 13, 2011 by David S. Addington
Congress Should Promptly Repeal or Fix Unwarranted Provisions of the Dodd–Frank Act
Abstract: Congress enacted the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in 2010 in the wake of a financial crisis followed by a serious economic recession. Regrettably, many of the provisions of the Dodd–Frank Act contravene basic American principles and inhibit rather than advance economic growth. Congress should review the Dodd–Frank Act and repeal or…
WebMemo posted September 22, 2011 by David S. Addington
Congress Should Halt FAA Plan to Destroy the Privacy of Noncommercial Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation needs to collect substantial information about aircraft flying in U.S. airspace in order to ensure safety in air travel. The FAA also must share flight data with the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and law enforcement authorities to assist them in protecting the…