Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 2012-- John Von Kannon, a key figure in the growth of The Heritage Foundation for more than three decades, tonight received the John Ashbrook Award for service to the conservative movement.… Read more

More Americans dependent on federal government than ever before WASHINGTON, FEB. 8, 2012—The average American relying on federal government assistance receives more in benefits than the average American’s disposable personal… Read more

WASHINGTON, JAN. 16, 2012 --The Heritage Foundation and Family Research Council, two leading public policy organizations, are hitting the road together on a bus tour designed to tell Americans about practical, conservative solutions to the most critical issues confronting… Read more

Nation’s global score slips for fourth straight year WASHINGTON, JAN. 12, 2012—Sharp increases in government spending and more costly regulations contributed to another decline in the United States’ ranking in the annual Index of Economic Freedom published by The Wall Street Journal and… Read more

Iceland, Great Britain gain; Greece falls most in world WASHINGTON, JAN. 12, 2012—Traditionally strong showings in property rights, freedom from corruption and business and trade freedom helped Europe post another year of strong scores in the 2012… Read more

Mauritius first of 48 countries to reach top 10 WASHINGTON, JAN. 12, 2012—Led by an historic breakthrough for Mauritius,… Read more

HONG KONG , JAN. 12, 2012—For the 18th consecutive year, Hong Kong maintained its position as the world’s freest economy, according to the 2012 Index of Economic Freedom, published annually by The Wall… Read more

Hong Kong and Singapore top Index; United States falls to 10th; countries trying to spend their way out of recession failed, data shows … Read more

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia lose ground; UAE, five others post modest gains WASHINGTON, JAN. 12, 2012—So far, at least, economic freedom has not flourished in the Arab Spring. Economic freedom… Read more

WASHINGTON, JAN. 12, 2012—When it comes to holding down government spending, no region in the world performed better in 2011 than South and Central America and the Caribbean. The region’s 29 economies measured in the 2012 Index of Economic Freedom, published… Read more

SYDNEY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011 – Increased coordination between the United States, Australia and India would yield tremendous progress on maritime security, counterterrorism, nonproliferation and missile defense and other Asia Pacific issues, according to a report released today in Sydney. "Shared Goals, Converging Interests: A… Read more

Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 2011 -- Far from being underpaid, the typical public-school teacher makes out very well indeed, according to a new report from The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Data Analysis. “Assessing the… Read more

Washington, D.C., Oct. 31, 2011 – The Heritage Foundation, the American Enterprise Institute and CNN are pleased to announce that their presidential debate on foreign policy and national security will take place in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Nov. 22. The national… Read more

Washington, D.C., Oct. 17, 2011 – The Heritage Foundation will co-host a Republican presidential debate on foreign policy and national security with the American Enterprise Institute and CNN, officials of the two Washington-based think tanks and the worldwide cable news organization announced late tonight. … Read more

Washington, D.C., Oct. 13, 2011– Former Vice President Richard B. Cheney, already enjoying a season of public reflection on more than four decades of service to the nation, tonight received The Heritage Foundation’s top honor for contributions to the conservative movement. … Read more