Former President Bill Clinton used his 1996 State of the Union to hail that "the era of big government is over." But he also used many of those addresses to offer up a vast wish ... Keep Reading
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National Day of Prayer Should Reinforce Limits to Government
Some lawmakers across North Carolina are reminding us today is the National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer Task Force lists 112 events across the state. U.S. Rep. Walter ... Keep Reading
Billy Graham on the Growth of the Bureaucratic State
The Rev. Billy Graham undoubtedly leaves behind one of the most dynamic legacies ever when it comes to the proclamation of the Gospel and Christian ministry. He was so successful ... Keep Reading
When Government Grows, Community Dies
The United States has been witnessing a steady decline in community involvement over the past four decades. The federal government has tried to respond to these needs, and in ... Keep Reading
New Gallup Poll: 72% Say Big Government Biggest Threat
Politico reports on news from a recent Gallup poll showing that an overwhelming majority of Americans agree with the Civitas Institute that the biggest threat to the country's ... Keep Reading
Anti-Social Safety Net
Rob Christensen pens this article in the N&O lamenting the "fraying" social safety net in North Carolina due to the federal government shutdown reduction of 17 percent of its ... Keep Reading
N&O Says: Subjects Are Dependent Upon Their Rulers for Their Well-Being
The N&O writes another yawner about the state budget, warning - you guessed it - against the state government not spending enough of your money. Here's the opening ... Keep Reading
Republican Legislators Help Kill “Taxpayer Information Act”
This morning the NC House Finance Committee killed HB 315 (for more information see this post) the Taxpayer Information Act. All Democrats joined by 4 Republicans helped defeat it ... Keep Reading
DHIP:Big government comes to your neighborhood
Yesterday’s News & Observer had a short story on the U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin’s appearance in Durham to praise that city’s Durham Health Initiative Project ... Keep Reading
