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Media Advisory: Heartland Institute to Host 6th International Conference on Climate Change in Washington

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:20:00 GMT

The Heartland Institute will host its sixth International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC-6) on June 30 and July 1 in Washington, DC at the Marriott Wardman Park. Heartland will be joined in Washington by dozens of think tank cosponsors and hundreds of scientists who dispute the claim that “the science is settled” on the causes, consequences, and policy implications of climate change. Past conferences have taken place in New York City, Chicago, Washington DC, and Sydney, Australia and have attracted more than 2,000 participants from 20 countries. The proceedings have been covered by ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News, the BBC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Le Monde, and most other leading media outlets.

(PRWeb April 29, 2011)

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Peter Ferrara Named Senior Fellow by The Heartland Institute

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:00:00 GMT

The Heartland Institute – a 27-year-old national nonprofit public policy research organization – is pleased to announce Peter Ferrara has joined the organization as senior fellow for entitlement and budget policy.

(PRWeb April 27, 2011)

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Heartland Institute Experts React to Parent Trigger Bill Passing the Indiana House

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:30:00 GMT

The Indiana House today passed its version of the Parent Trigger, a reform idea that forces radical change in a public school if half the parents whose children attend the school sign a petition. The Indiana Senate passed the bill a few weeks ago. The following statements by education policy experts at The Heartland Institute may be used for attribution. For further comments, refer to the contact information below.

(PRWeb April 21, 2011)

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Show Bookers: Heartland Institute Experts Can Speak About Obama’s Budget Speech

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:00:00 GMT

President Barack Obama today will unveil his latest budget blueprint in a speech at George Washington University. Budget experts at The Heartland Institute – all of whom are experienced radio and TV commentators – are available to talk on the air about what Obama proposes.

(PRWeb April 13, 2011)

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Media Advisory: Heartland Institute Experts React to Durbin Bill to Tax Internet Sales

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT

A Democratic congressional aide told CNET News Tuesday that U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) will introduce a bill after the Easter recess allowing states and localities to collect sales taxes on the purchase of goods and services over the Internet. The following statements from tax and technology experts at the Chicago-based Heartland Institute may be used for attribution. For additional comments, please contact the individuals directly.

(PRWeb April 13, 2011)

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Show Bookers: Heartland Institute Expert Available to Talk About GOP Budget

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT

Heartland Institute Senior Fellow Peter Ferrara – a budget expert and former member of the Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations – has examined the 2012 budget unveiled this week by House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI). He can break it down in detail for your audience and offer historical perspective.

(PRWeb April 07, 2011)

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Media Advisory: Heartland Institute Experts React to Republican Budget Proposal

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT

Republicans Tuesday unveiled a 2012 proposal to achieve nearly $6 trillion in savings over the next decade. The federal budget deficit this year alone is projected to be $1.4 trillion. The following statements by budget and tax experts at the Chicago-based Heartland Institute may be used for attribution.

(PRWeb April 06, 2011)

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Forecasting Expert Calls for End to Government-Funded Research on Global Warming

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:50:00 GMT

In testimony yesterday before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Committee on Science, Space and Technology, forecasting expert J. Scott Armstrong of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania called on Congress to cease funding global warming research, programs, and advocacy organizations.

(PRWeb April 01, 2011)

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Heartland Institute to Offer “Big Ideas” for Health Care Reform on Thursday, April 7 in Washington, DC

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, April 7, The Heartland Institute will bring to Capitol Hill several of the nation’s leading experts on health care reform for a “Big Ideas” conference addressing one of the top public policy issues of our day. “Our Big Ideas conference will offer a positive, freedom-oriented agenda to empower individuals, improve lives, and ensure that health care is more accessible for all Americans,” said Eli Lehrer, vice president of DC operations for the Chicago-based Heartland Institute. The conference is free and open to the public and media, but advance reservations are required. Contact Deborah Bailin at dbailin@heartland.org or at 202/525-5726.

(PRWeb March 31, 2011)

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Media Advisory: Author of ‘The Obamacare Disaster’ Available for Comments on Law’s First Anniversary

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, March 23 marks the first anniversary of President Barack Obama’s signing into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – also known as “Obamacare.” Peter Ferrara, senior fellow for health care policy at The Heartland Institute and author of “The Obamacare Disaster,” is available for interviews and to debate supporters of the law.

(PRWeb March 23, 2011)

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Heartland Institute Experts Comment on Proposed Merger of AT&T and T-Mobile

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:40:00 GMT

AT&T said Sunday it has agreed to purchase T-Mobile USA in a $39 billion acquisition – a move that surprised the industry and is sure to be scrutinized by federal regulators. The following statements by technology and telecommunications experts at The Heartland Institute may be used for attribution.

(PRWeb March 21, 2011)

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Media Advisory: Heartland Legal Scholar Comments on Stay of Wisconsin Collective Bargaining Law

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT

Dane County, Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge Maryann Sumi issued a temporary restraining order Friday blocking a new law constraining the collective bargaining rights of most public workers in the state. Sumi ruled in favor of the Dane County district attorney, who claimed Republicans in the legislature violated the state’s open-meetings law in pushing the legislation through. The following comments by Maureen Martin, senior fellow for legal affairs at The Heartland Institute and a resident of Green Lake, Wisconsin, may be used for attribution.

(PRWeb March 21, 2011)

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Media Advisory: No One ‘Less Deserving’ than Obama for ‘Transparency’ Award

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT

“It is hard to think of anyone in American politics less deserving of such an award. From the censoring of emails to the off-site meetings with lobbyists to the refusal to hand over documents covered under the Freedom of Information Act, Obama’s administration has thus far been marked by the decided lack of transparency."

(PRWeb March 18, 2011)

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Japan Crisis Show Bookers: Heartland Institute Science Director an Expert on Nuclear Power, Geology

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Jay Lehr, Ph.D., science director at the Chicago-based Heartland Institute, is available for on-air comment as the story of the disaster in Japan continues to develop. Dr. Lehr is an internationally renowned speaker, scientist, and author who has testified before Congress on more than three dozen occasions, and has consulted for nearly every agency of the federal government and with many foreign countries. He is the author or coauthor of 30 books, including the "Encyclopedia of Nuclear Power" and "Nuclear Energy," slated for release this spring.

(PRWeb March 14, 2011)

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Heartland Institute Experts React Ethanol Resistance in Germany

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

This week, Germany’s Economy Minister Rainer Bruederle announced plans to move ahead with the country’s introduction of ten per cent ethanol (E10) fuel blends. The plan is running into increasing resistance from German motorists, who fear damage to their famously purring engines.

(PRWeb March 12, 2011)

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Media Advisory: Florida Press Conference (3/11) to Discuss Reform Plan for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

On Friday, March 11, Sen. Alan Hays (R-Umatilla) will host a press conference in conjunction with The Heartland Institute, The Florida Wildlife Federation, Americans for Prosperity, 1000 Friends of Florida, The American Consumer Institute, the Campaign for Liberty, the Sea Turtle Conservancy, and the Tallahassee Tea Party to discuss a specific reform plan for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.

(PRWeb March 12, 2011)

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Heartland Institute Experts React to Judge Vinson’s Latest Ruling on Obamacare

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

U.S. District Court Judge Roger Vinson on Thursday stayed his decision that Obamacare is unconstitutional, but also ordered the government to file an appeal to his ruling within seven days if it wants to keep the stay in place. The following comments from health care and legal experts at The Heartland Institute – a free-market think tank based in Chicago – may be used for attribution.

(PRWeb March 06, 2011)

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Heartland Institute Expert Reacts to Thursday’s House Vote to Repeal ‘1099’ Tax-Reporting Requirement in Obamacare

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 02:00:00 GMT

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted 314-112 to repeal the “1099” tax-reporting requirement for small businesses that is part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also known as Obamacare. The U.S. Senate approved the same measure last month. Currently, the national health care law requires businesses to report any and all purchases above $600 to the Internal Revenue Service. Ben Domenech, research fellow for health care policy at The Heartland Institute and managing editor of Health Care News, offers the following statement for attribution:

(PRWeb March 04, 2011)

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Heartland Institute Experts React to Bill to De-fund FCC Net Neutrality Rules

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed an amendment to the continuing resolution that would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from using any federal funds to enforce the net neutrality rules it approved in December. The following statements by technology policy experts at The Heartland Institute may be used for attribution.

(PRWeb February 20, 2011)

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Heartland Institute Experts React to Government Worker Protests in Wisconsin

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:15:00 GMT

Thousands of public employees in Wisconsin marched on the state capitol Thursday to protest a bill that would force public employees to pay more for pension and health benefits while limiting their union’s collective bargaining power. The following comments from Heartland Institute scholars may be used for attribution in coverage of this story.

(PRWeb February 17, 2011)

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Dozens of Scientists Send Letter to Congress: Learn the Truth that Counters Climate Alarmism

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

This letter to Congress counters one sent last week by climate alarmsits who make baseless predictions of environmental calamity and urge legislation to curb carbon emissions.

(PRWeb February 11, 2011)

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The New Tone: A Socialist and a Libertarian Think Tank Engage in a Civil Debate Over Obamacare

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:00:00 GMT

The Heartland Institute, a free-market think tank, and Nina Burleigh — author, Huffington Post blogger, and prominent liberal — have engaged in a civil, informative and well-reviewed online debate on Obamacare. Neither side "won," but neither was looking for "victory." Instead, both sides were merely interested in the respectful and thoughtful exchange of ideas. This is a welcome development as the debate over Obamacare is again heating up in the new Congress.

(PRWeb January 24, 2011)

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Heartland Institute Experts React to Obamacare Repeal Vote

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:00:00 GMT

The House of Representatives voted today to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The following statements from health care policy experts at The Heartland Institute may be used for attribution.

(PRWeb January 20, 2011)

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