Ali Meyer is a staff writer with the Washington Free Beacon covering economic issues that expose government waste, fraud, and abuse. Prior to the Free Beacon, she was a multimedia reporter with CNSNews.com where her work appeared on outlets such as Drudge Report and Fox News. She also interned with the Heritage Foundation and Pacific Research Institute. Her Twitter handle is @DJAliMeyer, and her email address is meyer@freebeacon.com.
Illinois Insurers to Increase Premiums as High as 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois proposed increases from 23 to 45 percent
State Hair Braiding Laws Kill Jobs, Punish Workers
Licensing requirements more burdensome for minorities, immigrants, and lower-income individuals
GDP Expands 1.2% in Second Quarter of 2016, Well Below Expectations
Growth down from second quarter growth in previous year
Seven States in the U.S. Have Had Two Quarters of Negative Growth
13 states recorded negative growth in first quarter of 2016
Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates at a Quarter of a Percentage Point
Committee saw improvement in labor market, still concerned with low inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Is a Max Donor to Hillary Clinton
Janet Yellen, who chairs the Fed, maintains it is an independent, nonpartisan organization
Americans’ Confidence in Economy Is Near 2016 Low
More Americans believe economic conditions are getting worse than are getting better
Unemployed More Likely to Go Shopping Than Look for a Job
Jobless more likely to watch TV, socialize, play sports than look for work
Charles Koch: Unleashing Innovation is Essential for Helping Americans Improve Their Lives
Koch says America is turning its back on principles of a free and open society
63% of Health Insurers Were Unprofitable in First Full Year of Obamacare Reforms
Report projects that premiums will have to increase for insurers to be profitable