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House Democrats have proposed $825 billion in stimulus spending. Toput it into perspective, $825 billion is worth approximately $10,520 for each family in the United States, or $22,445 for eachfamily with children under the age of 18.

As The Heritage foundation predicted, the stimulus bill is neithertimely nor targeted. Only time will tell if it is temporary.

They’re nowhere at pre-pandemic levels, but a small but steady rise since January may portend a new crisis.

Despite the proven flaws in Davis-Bacon, proponents of the act continue to call for its expansion to private-sector construction projects.

Increasingly, policymakers are focused on entrepreneurial innovation as a key to unlocking higher levels of economic growth. With the economy still functioning at a sub-par level and the unemployment rate a stagnant 9 percent, many people believe that only heightened entrepreneurial activity can get America moving again. President Obama shares this viewpoint, and legislative bodies at all levels have been intensifying their focus on this policy. However, what is the role of government in nurturi...

The Western drought and shrinking Colorado River basin threaten operations at the regions coal plants. With a looming risk of blackouts, its unclear who is overseeing this threat on the ground.

The Western drought and shrinking Colorado River basin threaten operations at the region's coal plants. With a looming risk of blackouts, it's unclear who is overseeing this threat on the ground.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will release an extra 500,000 acre feet of water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir to help maintain hydroelectric

Freedom? U.S. dips to record low in global rankings

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