Senator Jim Talent


US Falls in Index of Economic Freedom

January 16th, 2012

Last week the Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal released the annual Index of Economic Freedom.  Thanks to burdensome government regulations, increased federal spending and government intervention in the free market, the US has fallen to number 10 – entrepreneurs are discouraged in this environment.

Heritage Event with Karl Rove in St. Louis

July 14th, 2011

The Heritage Foundation will host a Panel Discussion and Dinner featuring Karl Rove.  The panel discussion will feature Heritage experts including Honorary Chair Jim Talent.  The dinner will feature a keynote address by Karl Rove. http://www.myheritage.org/events/

Sen. Jim Talent warns House Budget Committee on the Price of Weakness

July 7th, 2011

Hearing examined Budgeting for America’s National Security WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former Sen. Jim Talent provided Chairman Paul Ryan and members of the House Budget Committee with an update on the grave condition of America’s military urging them to prioritize the government’s most basic responsibility: national security. “There is unquestionably a cost to sustaining military strength, [...]