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SMITH AND FLORES: Hispanics lack opportunities in faltering economy
The Pew Hispanic Center recently found that the top issues for Hispanic voters are jobs, education, health care, the federal budget deficit and immigration. Yet when it comes to those issues, President Obama's policies have hurt our nation's growing Hispanic population.
New index of franchises sees a small improvement
The nation's franchises are seeing a modest uptick in business as they seek to recover ground from the recent recession, according to a new index of the sector that debuted Thursday.
DECKER: 5 questions with NFIB's Dan Danner
Dan Danner is president and CEO of the National Federation of Independent Business, America's leading advocacy group for small businesses. The average NFIB member employs 10 workers. A former White House staffer, Mr. Danner served as chief of staff to the U.S. secretary of commerce and in the private sector as an executive with Armco Inc., a steelmaker.
Legal precedents to clash as health care law goes to high court
As President Obama's health care law heads for an epic Supreme Court showdown this month, the administration and its opponents are struggling to convince the court that it can rule in their favor without upsetting years of precedent or opening the door to all sorts of mischief.
GREEN: Small business expectations
In a speech to the Chamber of Commerce last month, President Obama proclaimed, "Now is the time to invest in America." A National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) survey shows small businesses aren't buying it.
DANNER: Dubious 'facts' behind Obama's economic optimism
On the march to the November elections, President Obama has been painting an optimistic outlook for the economy. On the campaign trail last week, he noted, "People are starting to get a sense that the economy is on the rebound." Indeed, some indicators point to improvement. The National Federation of Independent Business' (NFIB) own monthly optimism index increased last month.
NFIB leader not impressed by GOP hopefuls
He's been sharply critical of President Obama and his economic agenda, but Dan Danner, president of the National Federation of Independent Business, said he has not been overly impressed so far by what the opposition is offering for small businesses.
Federation on front lines of health law battle
As the Supreme Court prepares for an epic legal clash next month on the constitutionality of President Obama's health care law, Dan Danner admits to a certain feeling of vindication.
Va. Senate approves property rights constitutional amendment
The Virginia Senate on Monday signed off on a major priority of Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, approving a constitutional amendment stipulating that private property can only be taken for public use.
McDonnell appoints 2 to airports panel board
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell wasted little time in exercising his new right to add members to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority's board of directors, announcing appointments less than a week after federal legislation creating the positions was signed.
KNIGHT: Supreme opportunity to right a wrong
In March, the Supreme Court will hear the challenge by 26 states and the National Federation of Independent Business to the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare. A ruling is expected by midsummer.
Liberty U. asks justices to review health care ruling
Liberty University has asked the Supreme Court to hear its case against President Obama's new health care law, after a lower court ruled the university's challenge premature.
26 states file Supreme Court health care appeal
Twenty-six states press for a speedy ruling to questions surrounding President Obama's health care overhaul.
Justice Dept wants speedy health care ruling
The Justice Department is joining calls by states and a business group for prompt Supreme Court review of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Obama appeals health care setback to high court
Raising prospects for a major election-year ruling, the Obama administration launched its Supreme Court defense of its landmark health care overhaul Wednesday, appealing what it called a "fundamentally flawed" appeals court decision that declared the law's central provision unconstitutional.