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People expect the government to solve all of our problems. However, as American Encore's Policy Director Patrick Hedger explains, we most often find that human progress is maximized when government stays out of the way. There is a role for government to play in innovation, but that role is limited and involves only securing the ability for people to work freely, not directing their every move...
By: Patrick Hedger-Policy Director, American Encore
Today's decision to uphold subsidies in states with the federal ObamaCare exchange, in clear violation of the letter of the law, is a huge dissappointment. This means millions of Americans will continue to be subject to burdensome taxes and punishing...
American Encore Joins Coalition To Uncover Fraudulent ObamaCare Exemption For Congress
Jun 18, 2015
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By: Patrick Hedger-Policy Director, American Encore
When you hear the term “small business,” what comes to mind?
If your answer isn’t “The United States Congress,” prepare to be shocked and likely infuriated.
In order to avoid some of the more unsavory impacts of the Affordable Care Act, better known as ObamaCare, Congress certified itself as a small business with only 45...
By: Patrick Hedger-Policy Director, American Encore
Great news: Today, the House of Representatives passed a repeal of the Medical Device Tax put in place under ObamaCare! The vote passed by a wide margin, enjoying broad bi-partisan support. Forty-six Democrats were a part of the 280 votes to...
In an apparent violation of law and a blatant violation of the intent of the Constitution, federal tax dollars are being used by the Obama administration to help activists lobby for tax increases, product bans, and other rules and regulations on the local level. Most of these efforts are attempts to expand the nanny state through strict local regulations and taxes on certain foods, alcohol,...
