Space
Edward Hudgins, author of Space: The Free-Market Frontier, talked about sending humans to Mars.
589 viewsEdward Hudgins, author of Space: The Free-Market Frontier, talked about sending humans to Mars.
589 viewsThe Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) hosted a discussion on the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and e-commerce at an event on Capitol Hill. They talked about the increasing…
439 viewsEdward Hudgins talked about his book, The Republican Party’s Civil War. Mr. Hudgins was interviewed at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in Las Vegas.
740 viewsA debate was held on two different approaches to capitalism: the Randian model (pure profit driven capitalism) versus conscious capitalism (capitalism driven by some societal purpose). Edwa…
995 viewsOctober 2007 marked the 50th anniversary of the publication of Ayn Rand’s bestselling novel Atlas Shrugged, of which an estimated 6 million copies have been sold. To celebrate the anniversar…
488 viewsOctober 2007 marked the 50th anniversary of the publication of Ayn Rand’s novel Atlas Shrugged, of which an estimated 6 million copies have been sold. To celebrate the anniversary, the Atlas…
479 viewsParticipants spoke to reporters about tax policy, federal spending levels, wasteful programs, burdens placed on middle and working class tax payers, and various reform proposals. They also a…
206 viewsPanelists discussed the values of corporate leaders and whether they conform to the principles of limited government and free enterprise. They also responded to questions from the audience. …
100 viewsThe Americans for Tax Reform held their annual rally and press conference on the day income taxes were due. They talked about issues before Congress, including extending dividend and capital…
143 viewsParticipants talked about the future of space exploration, challenges posed by the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia, and the commercial benefits of space exploration. Following their remar…
75 viewsParticipants spoke to reporters about tax policy and the president’s call for a tax cut.
175 viewsMr. Claxton outlined the Administration’s proposed new regulations to protect the confidentiality of patients' records. Other participants talked about the plan and their concerns with the p…
64 viewsParticipants talked about the Food and Drug Administration’s ability to restrict what claims could be made about certain products. They spoke about the case of Pearson v. Shalala, in which t…
118 viewsParticipants examined the recent transportation bill, known as Building Efficient Surface Transportation Equity Act, or BESTEA, passed in the House of Representatives. They critiqued the bil…
66 viewsMark Rosentraub, Indiana University professor, talked about taxpayer supported stadiums for professional sports teams. He said that citizens and cities are being held hostage by sports franc…
49 viewsCurrent news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…
115 viewsParticipants talked about various proposed new F.D.A. regulations on the tobacco industry, especially on how they market to young people. They examined whether the advantages of further regu…
78 viewsAuthor Nathaniel Brandon, the author, spoke about the philosophical and psychological foundations of a free society. He emphasized that the struggle for true laissez-faire economics continue…
276 viewsPanelists discussed access to telecommunications technologies and how newly proposed regulations affect citizens' access to such rapidly changing technologies.
104 viewsVarious congressional specialists talked about their expectations for the 104th Congress, specifically the implementation of the Republican Contract with America. They talked about the impli…
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