Former New York Gov. George Pataki is starting a new organization called Revere America, and it’s first goal is to repeal the recently passed health care legislation. So why is health care repeal the first goal? How will the repeal effort work? What other issues will the group highlight? And why does Pataki believe leading this group will be more effective than running for the U.S. Senate or some other public office? We ask Gov. Pataki.
Unconstitutional Spending Run Amok
Earmarks are unconstitutional. In fact, the whole budgetary and appropriations process violate the intent of our founders. So what should the spending process look like? Should the GOP swear off earmarks entirely or are they an opportunity to pick good projects with money that will otherwise be spent by Democrats? We ask Georgia Rep. Paul Broun, who says we must return to the Constitutional guidelines on spending if we ever want to get our fiscal house in order.
Judge Garland on the High Court?
Who will be the next Supreme Court justice? President Obama has yet to announce his nominee, but John Gizzi of Human Events believes Obama will stay close to Washington and choose a more moderate judge than many on the Left or Right anticipate. Gizzi also evaluates the president’s public push on nuclear weapons, the state of the RNC and what impact the Tea Party will have on the midterm elections.
The News
Tea Party rallies across the country draw large crowds on Tax Day 2010, President Obama promises tougher safety regulations on mining, Obama unveils new vision for NASA.
Scrap the Tax Code
As Americans face today’s federal income tax deadline, how fair is the current code? How are big government supporters engaging in blatant class warfare? What are the best ways to reform the tax code? What will be the impact of ending the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans? And how big of an issue will taxes and spending be in this year’s campaign?
Obamacare Flaws Even Hurt Congress
Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso says Nancy Pelosi was right about one thing…we are learning more every day what was in the health bill. But he says each additional revelation is evidence of why the bill should have been rejected and should be repealed. Barrasso also explains why the U.S. got the short end of the stick in the latest START agreement with Russia over nuclear weapons. The senator also explains why Republicans continue to demand that Democrats find money to pay for the extension of unemployment benefits. Finally, Sen. Barrasso details what America needs – and doesn’t need – in our next Supreme Court justice.
Dems Trying to Dodge Deficits
Congressional Democrats say they may not formally pass a budget resolution, because they don’t want the projected deficits to become a major issue during the midterm elections. Can they do this? What are the budget rules? Have Republicans ever done this? We ask Texas Rep. Randy Neugebauer. We also ask the Congressman about the intensifying debate over financial regulatory reform. Will the bill prevent taxpayer-funded bailouts or make them a common event?
The News
President Obama is pushing hard for quick passage of a financial regulatory reform bill. He says it will prevent the meltdown we saw in 2008, while Republicans say it will usher in a permanent bailout culture. Also, Arizona Sen. John McCain says it’s time for the U.S. to actually make good on a threat against Iran for it’s nuclear defiance.
Big Labor Losing Top Dog
Reports suggest Service Employees International Union President Andy Stern will be stepping down after many years on the job. What is his real legacy? How has his leadership impacted the lives of union and non-union workers? Why is he leaving now? and just how much influence does he have on President Obama and Congressional Democrats? We ask Katie Packer of the Workforce Fairness Institute.
Obamacare to Trigger More Fraud
One of the promises behind the new health care laws was that it would drastically reduce the amount of waste, fraud and abuse in the health care system. But the new plan will probably make things even worse, according to former Deputy Health and Human Services Secretary Tevi Troy. So why will fraud increase? Why is President Obama misleading us when he talks about the amount of money that will be saved in the next 10 years? What would really slash waste, fraud and abuse?