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Bleak Harvest: Will Congress Renege on 1996 "Freedom to Farm" Reforms?
Source: Heritage Foundation
Author: Kevin McNew and John E. Frydenlund
Country: United States

A look at how the free market -- not mandates by the federal government -- is better for for farmers. (8/6/99)

Think tank outreach to U.S. hispanics and muslims
Source: Atlas Economic Research Foundation
Author: staff
Country: United States

A call for American think tanks to "become more sophisticated in selling market-oriented ideas to ethnic minorities."

Statement of principles -- government financing of faith-based institutions
Source: The Hudson Institute
Author: Michael Horowitz and Marvin Olasky
Country: United States

A concise introduction to the idea and limits of government financing of faith-based institutions. Good reading for libertarians concerned about the issues, as well as everyone concerned about first amendment implications.

FEE Fest 2002 a historic success
Source: Foundation for Economic Education
Author: JoAnn Skousen
Country: United States

"We couldn’t have been more pleased with the way our first annual national convention turned out, from the huge turnout for our pre-conference FEE Course in Sound Money and Economics Friday to the closing remarks and announcement of Mark Skousen’s 'Big Idea' on Sunday at noon. Over 850 paid registrants attended, nearly doubling our original target." (05/09/02)

SBSC looks back at 2001
Source: Small Business Survival Committee
Author: staff
Country: United States

2001 Legislative Highlights: "Tax Cuts" "Pressing for Affordable & Reliable Energy" "SBSC's Annual Small Business 'Survival' Rankings" "Making Health Care Affordable" "Promoting Global Free Trade" "Economic Recovery" "Technology & Communications" "Deregulation" "Labor Issues" "Social Security Reform"

Citizens defend freedom
Source: Citizens for a Sound Economy
Author: Paul Beckner
Country: United States

"This week CSE hosted our second Liberty Summit, in Washington, D.C. Volunteer citizen activists from 9 states took time out of their schedules to come to the nation’s capital and talk with their Senators about the need to end lawsuit abuse. Unlike union members who come to Washington lobby days, our activists were not paid to be here." (04/09/02)

CWT urges US International Trade ommission to consider consumers
Source: Consumers for World Trade
Author: staff
Country: United States

"In an April 2 letter to International Trade Commission Chairman Stephen Koplan, Consumers for World Trade urged the U.S. ITC to consider the interests of American consumers in the Canadian softwood lumber dispute. ... It was clear at the hearing that the U.S. lumber industry is making a plea for protection based on emotion and politics, rather than the facts." (04/10/02)

Independent contracting
Source: Freedom Lawyers of America
Author: Shelly Waxman
Country: United States

"If you have been told that it is too dangerous to be an Independent Contractor or to hire them, DON'T BELIEVE them. It is now easier than ever to be or use Independent Contractors. The law is on your side."

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