http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/reports.xmlReports - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2013info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {2A558186-3E76-413D-94C8-5D4B925308B8}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/us-decision-to-sign-un-arms-trade-treatyTheodore R. Bromund, Ph.D., Theodore BromundThe U.S.’s ATT review process appears to have been rushed and in no way fulfills the conditions that the Administration itself set out.Mon, 20 May 2013 16:59:00 -0400{43EB1F38-37C0-40BF-BDED-8A49458E6147}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/eight-questions-for-transportation-secretary-nominee-anthony-foxxEmily Goff, Emily GoffTransportation Secretary nominee Anthony Foxx could break with transportation policies that revolve around special-interest politics.Mon, 20 May 2013 09:24:00 -0400{78F8D1D8-81FC-4293-AA37-AE32BE9FBCD5}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/real-medicare-reform-why-seniors-will-fare-betterRobert E. Moffit, Ph.D., Alyene Senger, Robert Moffit, Alyene SengerMedicare reform based on a defined-contribution system of financing—commonly referred to as a “premium support” system—could slow or even reverse the growth in seniors’ annual premium costs. Medicare Advantage, a system of private, competing plans, and Medicare Part D are, in effect, premium support programs. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{D8F2D027-B014-4071-AE4F-E87C0D693941}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/congress-must-stop-obamas-downward-spiral-of-missile-defenseBaker Spring, Baker SpringIn response to threatening statements by the North Korean regime, President Obama announced significant enhancements to U.S. missile defense.Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{1CD53E41-F34B-436C-AF87-9D95080D0B7D}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/un-human-rights-experts-more-transparency-and-accountability-requiredBrett D. Schaefer, Steven Groves, Brett Schaefer, Steven GrovesThe U.S. should demand that the HRC adopt an explicit procedure for dismissing and require more transparency from mandate holders.Thu, 16 May 2013 16:44:00 -0400{1DF792FB-3FBF-4513-9D5E-E467FE41ED9B}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/taxes-and-health-care-law-the-irs-s-role-in-implementing-obamacareChristopher Jacobs, Christopher JacobsBoth the IRS scandal and Obamacare involve government overreach, massive intrusions, and bureaucrats granted opportunities to abuse their power.Thu, 16 May 2013 16:13:00 -0400{6CC41295-33BE-414E-92F1-E2BCD99DD501}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/net-tax-increase-in-obamas-budget-over-1-trillionCurtis S. Dubay, Curtis DubayPresident Obama claims his budget would cut taxes by $68 billion, but his included tax increases would actually raise taxes by over $1 trillion.Thu, 16 May 2013 15:45:00 -0400{F9205DFC-F42E-4AC1-B713-E89B792945BC}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/syria-crisis-us-leadership-needed-to-coordinate-alliesJames Phillips, James PhillipsIf Washington continues its hands-off policy toward Syria, then Syria is likely to be dominated by Islamist extremists.Thu, 16 May 2013 10:29:00 -0400{51413643-86D4-490F-9DD4-811849ADA897}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/president-obamas-2014-budget-a-second-term-vision-for-economic-declineThe President’s 2014 budget arrived on April 10, more than two months past its legal deadline of the first Monday in February. In the budget, the President laid out his vision for his second term in office.Thu, 16 May 2013 09:48:00 -0400{20BE57A6-90B4-44DE-A877-DC0DABFE4FF2}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/missile-defense-testing-robust-program-essentialMichaela Dodge, Michaela DodgeThe United States should continue to provide a rigorous missile defense testing program, even if it means that intercepts do not happen.Wed, 15 May 2013 14:43:00 -0400{BA9DEAAA-1D47-45C8-8FE0-9F08FCF5F07A}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/us-turkish-relations-greater-cooperation-should-be-goal-of-obama-erdogan-meetingJames Phillips, James PhillipsThe U.S. and Turkey face growing threats from Syria’s civil war, Iran’s nuclear program, and Iraq’s renewed sectarian violence.Wed, 15 May 2013 11:40:00 -0400{E70AB9CF-02AF-4E6E-A520-1163E6E9BCA2}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/obama-s-cap-on-defined-contribution-retirement-savings-plansRomina Boccia, Curtis S. Dubay, Romina Boccia, Curtis DubayPresident Obama’s proposed cap on retirement savings accounts would increase the bias that taxes already impose on saving.Wed, 15 May 2013 08:31:00 -0400{738D2841-E0BE-4F78-B8C4-738172071068}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/13-ways-the-113th-congress-can-improve-education-in-americaLindsey Burke, Rachel Sheffield, Lindsey Burke, Rachel SheffieldEvery year, taxpayers must send billions of dollars to Washington in order to fund federal education programs through the U.S. Department of Education and other agencies—which then redistribute that money back to individual states through a complex system of formula and competitive grant programs.Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{3F7ACCC0-27E4-4590-ACC5-B4086D2FE05B}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/after-pakistan-election-us-should-still-press-counterterrorism-agendaLisa Curtis, Lisa CurtisThe U.S. should continue to encourage Pakistan to play a more active and effective role in countering extremists on its territory.Tue, 14 May 2013 20:28:00 -0400{091A7728-2A8C-46FC-899B-DA9707A3A1B5}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/a-farm-bill-primer-10-things-you-should-know-about-the-farm-billDaren Bakst, Diane Katz, Daren Bakst, Diane KatzCongress is once again preparing to take up the “farm bill,” a multi-billion-dollar tangle of agriculture subsidies, welfare payments, and environmental patronage. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{A23785F4-B129-44FC-A95F-0D1B40C21C8F}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/european-union-should-designate-hezbollah-as-a-terrorist-organizationLuke Coffey, James Phillips, Luke Coffey, James PhillipsEuropean countries can pull their heads out of the sand and designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization without waiting for the EU.Fri, 10 May 2013 14:57:00 -0400{D1CD1CD5-89EE-4BCB-AADC-830ACA843691}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/in-meeting-with-cameron-obama-should-advance-the-us-uk-special-relationshipNile Gardiner, Ph.D., Luke Coffey, Theodore R. Bromund, Ph.D., Nile Gardiner, Luke Coffey, Theodore BromundDavid Cameron’s visit offers an opportunity for President Obama to get the Special Relationship back on track.Fri, 10 May 2013 14:41:00 -0400{9827CDAC-CC3F-4A28-A449-FA27DBFF7677}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/changing-the-military-justice-system-proceed-with-cautionCharles "Cully" Stimson, Steven P. Bucci, Ph.D., Charles Stimson, Steven BucciSecretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has proposed amending the legal authority that empowers commanding officers to bring order and discipline to the military criminal justice system.Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{D4006CBA-148A-425A-B63B-009AD1AC162C}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/monetary-policy-and-zero-lower-bound-interest-ratesSalim Furth, Ph.D., Salim FurthThe pressure to “do something” to spur the economy is powerful, but accurate diagnosis should precede enthusiastic prescription.Wed, 08 May 2013 16:45:00 -0400{F61A1371-B2F5-4C68-B128-4F481E72A9DF}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/immigration-bill-costs-grants-and-handouts-to-lawyers-and-special-interest-groupsHans A. von Spakovsky, Andrew Kloster, Hans von Spakovsky, Andrew KlosterThe Senate immigration bill would create open-ended commitments of the U.S. government to aliens applying for various immigration statuses.Wed, 08 May 2013 16:27:00 -0400