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September 22, 2015

Government Shutdown: GOP’s Self-Inflicted Wound (Audio: Interview)

Tom Giovanetti discusses with Jim Henry of World News a possible government shutdown over the defunding of Planned Parenthood, pointing out that Republicans in Congress have failed to return to regular order and to perform their job of funding the government through the appropriations process, and if the government indeed shuts down it will be a self-inflicted wound.  

August 18, 2015

Hillary Clinton's "No College Child Left Behind" Plan (Audio: Interview)

IPI's Merrill Matthews, Ph.D. discusses the changing landscape of college tuition prices and how Hillary Clinton's higher education reform plan would only exacerbate the existing problem. 

March 10, 2015

Obama's "Student Aid" Scheme Offers Wrong Incentives (Audio: Interview)

The president’s new “student aid bill of rights” is just a way to pressure the GOP in approving $21 billion in higher education spending, Merrill Matthews tells the World News Group’s Jim Henry. “President Obama is actively trying to get college students hooked on thousands of dollars in taxpayer-funded loans, only to forgive much of that debt later. That's how you create government dependency, not fiscally responsible citizens.”

February 12, 2015

Illegals Can Receive Up To Three Years Worth of Welfare (Audio: Interview)

Merrill Matthews joins KNWZ talk host Chad Benson to discuss how the IRS has confirmed those who have received amnesty will actually be eligible for up to three year's worth of welfare benefits through the Earned Income Tax Credit. 

February 11, 2015

Amnesty Recipients Eligible For Tax Credits On Taxes They've Never Paid (Audio: Interview)

Merrill Matthews joins Radio America's nationally syndicated Roger Hedgecock Show to discuss how illegal aliens that have received amnesty will be eligible to receive up to three years' worth of tax credits on taxes they've never paid. 

December 2, 2014

Amnesty: The New Fiscal Nightmare (Audio: Interview)

How much does the president’s amnesty for illegal immigrants really cost the country? Merrill Matthews discusses with nationally syndicated Radio America host Roger Hedgecock. 

November 24, 2014

Obama’s Immigration Action Imposes Significant Financial Burden On States

Merrill Matthews joins 660 AM The Answer’s Mark Davis to review President Obama’s immigration amnesty plan and discuss how states will have standing to lead the legal fight against it. 

August 19, 2014

Rick Perry's Indictment Could Boost His Presidential Chances (Audio: Interview)

Texas Governor Rick Perry’s indictment could help his presidential prospects if voters see his actions as an effort to stand up for principle and public accountability. Merrill Matthews talks with Wisconsin talk host Vicki McKenna. 

August 19, 2014

SoundByte: Time to Trim the Fat in Public Education?

Is it necessary for public schools to have one non-teacher for every teacher on staff?

August 5, 2014

U.S. Crippled Under $2 Trillion in Entitlement Spending

Could a family give away almost all of its household income and still pay its bills? 

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