Heritage Foundation

The Heritage Foundation is the nation’s most broadly supported public policy research institute, with more than 453,000 individual, foundation and corporate donors. Heritage, founded in February 1973, mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.

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The Question Sierra Club’s President Didn’t Want to Answer(video) October 8, 2015
Cruz repeatedly pressed Mair to address satellite data that found an 18-year pause in global warming, countering the Sierra Club’s claim of a warming trend.
In Blow to Kevin McCarthy, Powerful Conservative Group Endorses Daniel Webster for Speaker October 8, 2015
Mulvaney, a Freedom Caucus founder, says his group agreed to back Webster only during the Thursday vote, and they still could change their minds when the full House votes in public to elect the next speaker Oct. 29.
Conservatives Insist Kevin McCarthy Not Certain to Become Speaker October 7, 2015
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is dubbed the front-runner in the race for speaker. But, conservatives warn, he doesn't have the nomination locked up.
How California’s New Assisted Suicide Law Could Especially Hurt the Poor October 7, 2015
Maggie Karner, a brain cancer victim, adamantly opposed legalizing physician-assisted suicide
New EPA Regulation Causes Concern Even Among Democrats October 6, 2015
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy made the long awaited ozone announcement early Thursday afternoon, deciding to lower the amount of ozone in the air from 75 parts per billion to 70 parts per billion.
With No Nominee of Their Own, House Conservatives Struggle Over Speaker Vote October 6, 2015
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy has impressed conservatives with his outreach to them, but some are worried on how constituents may view his ties to Speaker John Boehner.
Obama Is Willing to Put Our National Security at Risk With a Veto October 5, 2015
As a result of these budget cuts, the U.S. military is smaller than it was on 9/11 and in many cases the smallest it has been in recent history.
Chaffetz Announces Speaker Bid: Americans Don’t Want ‘Status Quo,’ But For ‘ October 5, 2015
“I think the American public wants to see a change. They want a fresh start…. You don’t just give an automatic promotion to the existing leadership team. That doesn’t signal change,” Chaffetz said.
Jason Chaffetz Bids to Replace Boehner for House Speaker October 2, 2015
House Oversight Chairman Jason Chaffetz plans a run for House speaker.
State Takes Legal Action to Seize $135K From Bakers Who Refused to Make Cake for Lesbian Couple October 2, 2015
Aaron and Melissa Klein were ordered to pay $135,000 for refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding
Watch Conservative Activist Tell Shouting Dr. Drew Planned Parenthood’s History of Covering Up October 1, 2015
(Video)Planned Parenthood did not immediately respond to The Daily Signal’s request for comment.
Find Out How Your Lawmakers Voted on Gov’t Spending Bill That Averts Shutdown, Funds Planned Parenth October 1, 2015
151 House Republicans voted against the spending bill.
Kevin McCarthy Vows to Fight to Defund Obamacare, Planned Parenthood September 30, 2015
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy vowed to fight for conservative policies if elected House speaker during an appearance on Fox News Tuesday
How House Conservatives Are Approaching Boehner’s Successor Race September 30, 2015
“In some ways, there’s merit to not having a member run,” said Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., speaking of the House Freedom Caucus, to which she belongs.
What We Need in Our Next Speaker of the House September 29, 2015
This country faces multiple constitutional crises caused by a lawless president who claims the power to ignore immigration laws, ratify treaties, write environmental legislation, and rewrite health care laws.
Mark Levin on John Boehner’s Resignation: ‘It’s a Good Day, but Here’s the Problem…’ September 28, 2015
Conservative commentator and radio talk show host Mark Levin spoke at the Values Voter Summit Saturday and informed attendees of the "problem" with House Speaker John Boehner's resignation
Boehner Challenger Mark Meadows Does Not Feel ‘Vindicated’ After Speaker Resigns September 28, 2015
In July, Rep. Mark Meadows, a North Carolina Republican, presented a motion to vacate the chair, which was meant to put pressure on House Speaker John Boehner to create a more "inclusive" legislating process.
6 Times John Boehner Clashed With Conservatives September 25, 2015
Boehner, though pro-life, indicated that he was unwilling to shut down the government by sending a spending bill to the president’s desk that would end funding for America’s largest abortion provider
Victims of China’s Religious Liberty ‘Crackdown’ Appeal to Obama. But Will He Help September 25, 2015
President Obama met with then-Vice President Xi Jinping at the White House in 2012.
John Boehner Will Resign From Congress September 25, 2015
House Speaker John Boehner announced today he will resign as speaker in October
Senators Block Spending Bill Defunding Planned Parenthood for One Year September 24, 2015
A government funding bill that stripped Planned Parenthood of its federal dollars failed to advance in the Senate today.
Is Another Fiscal Cliff Coming? Why Conservatives Are Concerned September 24, 2015
“It is our budget or bankruptcy.”
Pope Francis Endorses Obama’s Climate Agenda, Which Critics Say Will Be ‘DevastatingR September 23, 2015
Obama announced last month his Clean Power Plan, which aims to cut U.S. carbon dioxide emissions 32 percent by 2030 from 2005 levels.
US Must Leverage Aid to Stop Child Sexual Abuse Among Afghan Security Officials September 23, 2015
According to the New York Times article, U.S. military personnel who did report suspected child abuse to Afghan commanders and their own chain of command were told by the latter that “nothing else could be done.”
The Pope Is at Odds With Liberals, Too. Just Don’t Expect the Media to Report It September 22, 2015
It's not just Republicans who are challenged by Pope Francis to think differently.
Hollywood’s Idea of Tolerance: Mocking Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis at the Emmys September 21, 2015
(Warning: The quote below may offend some readers.)
How Obamacare Will Cost Native American Tribes Millions of Dollars September 21, 2015
When Congress passed Obamacare, it exempted Native Americans from the individual mandate. The law did not, however, exempt Native American tribal governments from the employer mandate.
There Is Only One Way to End Federal Funding of Planned Parenthood. Here’s Why. September 18, 2015
If GOP leadership doesn't defund Planned Parenthood through the continuing resolution, they are letting the Democrats win.
As Conservatives Weigh Challenge, House Leaders Stand By Boehner September 17, 2015
House leaders like Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., the No. 4 member in the GOP leadership team, are defending the performance of Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio
Why Conservatives Object to Leadership’s Latest Tactic for Ending Planned Parenthood’s F September 17, 2015
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., said Republicans should use reconciliation to defund Planned Parenthood. However, conservatives believe the budget tool should be used to repeal Obamacare