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We Remember

What to Know: Today marks the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.

The TPPF Take: We will not forget the attacks, nor the resolve they instilled in all of America to protect freedom.

“The United States of America is the greatest experiment in civil society in the history of the world,” says TPPF’s Kevin Roberts. “And what an affront to what you and I believe, that 18 years ago, a handful of Islamic radicals took it upon themselves to take the lives of more than 3,000 Americans. I would encourage you to take a few moments today to remember the victims of that attack, pray for their families, and remember the heroism of the first responders. May we never forget.”

Why Not?

What to Know: The taxpayer-funded Teacher Retirement System of Texas won’t reveal how much it’s spending for the ornate office space it’s moving into.

The TPPF Take: TRS is already in financial trouble; spending on office space should be both reasonable—and public.

“TRS currently has $46 billion less than it needs to pay for the retirement benefits already promised to teachers,” says TPPF’s Talmadge Heflin. “Refusing to reveal how much the TRS is spending won’t inspire confidence in the agency—or help secure its future.”

Gimme Shelter

What to Know: Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger had heart surgery recently—but not in the U.K., his home. Instead, he came to the U.S. He’s now traveling with a cardiologist at his side.

The TPPF Take: Jagger shows he can’t get no satisfaction in the U.K.’s National Health Service.

“The truth about single-payer schemes like the National Health Service or the proposed Medicare-for-All here in the U.S. is that they can't deliver the timely quality of care and choice of medications each and every one of us may need,” says TPPF’s David Balat. “That’s why British rock stars and Canadian retirees come to the U.S. for care. We shouldn’t undermine our top-notch system with Medicare-for-All or other plans that will inevitably lead to lower quality and less access.”