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Obama Health Care Exchange: Not the Answer for Louisiana
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Six Reasons to Reject National Popular Vote
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A Work in Progress
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The Electoral College is now the set of dedicated party activists, who vote a -
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The Big Debt
THE PELICAN INSTITUTE is offering up this five-point guide to understanding the Unfunded Accrued Liability, from how it originated and what kind of impact it’s having to national trends and possible solutions.
Commentary: Mercatus Pension Study Demonstrates Advantages Of Defined Contribution System
‘A defined contribution system is one no longer supported by taxpayers, but, rather by the responsible investment choices of individuals.’
New Web Site Measures the Power and Influence of “Big Labor” in All 50 States
In August, the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), in partnership with Crossroads GPS, launched the Big Labor vs. Taxpayers Index, which measures the power and influence union bosses wield in each state.
Louisiana Remains on the Receiving End of Washington D.C.’s Worst Regulations
Louisiana is beset with some of the most economically damaging regulations that flow out of Washington D.C, according to industry representatives and public policy analysts. They cite anti-energy policies, union favoritism and ObamaCare mandates as the primary culprits.
The Purple Wave Finds Conflict with New Orleans City Plans
Mayor Mitch Landrieu has requested limited removal of seniority privileges from consideration in city lay-offs, and the local chapter of the Service Employees International Union is unimpressed.