Heritage’s Perspective
18 hrs ago
Heritage Expert: Prioritize Urgent Coronavirus Spending Within Budget
“Just as the typical American family must make tough decisions when faced with an unexpected expense, so too should lawmakers," said expert Romina Boccia. "Congress could easily find money to offset coronavirus spending within the projected $4.7 trillion budget for fiscal year 2020. Adding to deficits is unnecessary and irresponsible.”
19 hrs ago
"Remain-in-Mexico" Policy Is Needed to Reduce Illegal Immigration
Implemented last year by the Trump administration, the policy has proven effective in stemming the flood of illegal crossings at our southern border.
The Migration Protection Protocols (MPP) required that asylum seekers who crossed the southern border had to return to Mexico until immigration officials determined the validity of their claims.
Mar 3
How Courts Would Use the Equal Rights Amendment to Ruin the Country
Democrats claim they’ve taken a big step toward adding the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution: passing a resolution in the House of Representatives that allegedly removes the deadline for states to ratify the ERA.To do that, however, they’d need to invent a time machine. Congress can’t amend a resolution that expired nearly four decades ago. But it’s easy to see why they’re resorting to such legislative sleight of hand. The ERA is more controversial than ever.
Mar 3
North Korea’s Coronavirus Problem and How Their Secrecy Will Make It Worse
"If the virus gets loose in North Korea, it will be hellish," writes Heritage expert James Carafano. "Most North Koreans are malnourished, and malnourished people have depressed immune systems. People with depressed immune systems are more likely to get the flu and more likely to be debilitated by it. What will happen to the sick? The state of North Korea’s healthcare is thought to be pretty appalling. The sick will die."
Mar 2
Heritage Expert Reacts to Supreme Court Taking Obamacare Case
"The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear this case reminds us that Obamacare is deeply flawed legally and that it has not delivered on its policy promises to the American people," says Heritage expert Marie Fishpaw. "Americans deserve better than the high costs, restricted choices and narrow networks of doctors and hospitals that are this law’s legacy."
Mar 2
Heritage President Kay C. James Rallies the Troops at CPAC
Heritage President Kay C. James gave a rousing speech last Thursday at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. “Ladies and gentleman, we face a battle today between those who want to preserve this nation and those who are working to bring her down from within,” says James. “The question I have for you is, are you ready for the battle? Are you ready for the fight?”
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