Natural Resource Potential in North America
America / Energy

Natural Resource Potential in North America

On Tuesday February 5th, the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee began a series of congressional hearings called “American Energy and Security and Innovation.” This particular hearing was a discussion over the natural resources available in North America. There is a wide spread perception that our nation’s resources are scarce to say the least, however technological … Continue reading

Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State: Great, but not Groundbreaking
America / Foreign Policy / Gov. Officials

Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State: Great, but not Groundbreaking

Today marks the final time the nameplate on the desk of America’s highest ranking diplomat will read Hillary Clinton. At close of business, the former first lady turned Senator, will leave her post as Secretary of State after 4 years of traveling nearly 1 million miles to nearly 100 countries, a record-breaking feat. She has … Continue reading

Energy and Economics Conference
America / Energy / U.S. Domestic Policy

Energy and Economics Conference

On Thursday January 24th the National Journal hosted a policy summit conference exploring how renewable energy innovation is transforming how the economy is driven, and how the economy is influencing energy production. President Obama addressed the need to move forward with clean energy in his inaugural address; this policy summit was the coming together of … Continue reading

America / Healthcare / Politics

What’s The Big Idea With Healthcare and Immigration Reform?

The big question in healthcare this week is what impact, if any, President Obama’s immigration proposal will have on the ACA. Will those immigrants benefit from the ACA if immigration reform is passed? And will they receive the same health coverage and benefits as the American people? It depends. Currently, under the ACA, naturalized citizens and … Continue reading

The Future of STEM Education rests on the shoulders of the Private Sector
America / Education

The Future of STEM Education rests on the shoulders of the Private Sector

With the recent surge in America’s engineering and technical services sectors, jobs in these sectors have become more readily available and those companies are looking to hire within the United States. Reviewing data from the Department of Commerce, the American Action Forum has found, positions in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields are … Continue reading

America / Economy / Fiscal policy

“Wait, the IRS lost?” Regulatory Deference at a Crossroads

Amid the sea of adjectives that flowed over Monday’s second inauguration of President Obama, several television commentators made a pointed observation. Presidential Inaugurations are certainly occasions to celebrate the American constitutional system; however, there is no more demonstrable picture of this country’s enigmatic arrangement than the sight of President Obama taking his oath at the … Continue reading

Wind Energy Possibilities for the East Coast
America / Energy / U.S. Domestic Policy

Wind Energy Possibilities for the East Coast

The quest for renewable energy is a very lively aspect to politics and science debate today. This nation is fueled mainly by coal, oil, and gas—converting to sustainable energy options is a policy challenge to say the least. However, the individuals with Atlantic Wind Connection are determined to meet the sustainable energy goals of our … Continue reading