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Government and water share similar traits. They both serve important purposes, but if they aren't properly dammed they'll flood in and make a huge mess.

By: Patrick Hedger-Policy Director, American Encore

The latest rule out from the EPA stands to give the federal government unprecedented control over tens of millions of acres of private property and other lands not under...

By: Patrick Hedger-Policy Director, American Encore

Last week, I posted a quick blog warning state-level politicians, especially in the GOP, from touting falling unemployment rates in their states as a measure of success. Usually falling unemployment rates are a good thing,...

After massive public outcry, the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) has decided not to pursue proposed regulations of political activity, including speech, on the internet.

The FEC, currently controlled by Democrats and chaired by Commissioner Ann...

The Unemployment Rate

By: Patrick Hedger, Policy Director-American Encore

Most of the state governments in the US are now under GOP control, with Republicans both in the governors' mansions and holding the gavels in the various legislative chambers across the country. This is great news and it bodes well for the health of our republic. The being said, Republicans at the state level of power should be...

It's Time for an American Encore