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Christopher Talgo

Chris Talgo is marketing coordinator for The Heartland Institute

Chris Talgo joined The Heartland Institute in August 2017. As marketing coordinator, he is responsible for a variety of tasks related to promoting Heartland’s events and publications. Talgo hosts podcasts, writes articles, manages social media, and leads the monthly conference call for Heartland’s Center for Constitutional Reform. He edits reports and newsletters for the marketing department, as well as maintaining Heartland’s store inventory and marketing calendar.

Prior to working at The Heartland Institute, Talgo taught U.S. history and American government for five years in Bluffton, South Carolina. He served on the Town of Bluffton Accommodations Tax Committee and was elected precinct delegate for his voting district. He is an avid reader of history and social science. He enjoys watching and playing sports and competes in 5k and 10k runs. 

Recent Articles and Publications

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August 17, 2018
Trump Administration Considers Allowing Some Drug Imports
By Christopher Talgo
HHS Secretary Alex Azar has directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish a working group to weigh the risks and rewards of drug importation, which is currently banned in the United States.
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August 17, 2018
States File New Documents in Obamacare Challenge
By Christopher Talgo
The state challenge to Obamacare moves forward with supplemental documents filed and opening arguments set for sometime in September to decide if the law can be suspended while the legal challenge is being decided.
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August 9, 2018
Is It Time to Reassess Affirmative Action?
By Christopher Talgo
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed Executive Order 10925, which gave birth to affirmative action.
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July 30, 2018
Idaho Gains Control of Its Water Pollution Program
By Christopher Talgo
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached an agreement with the government of Idaho allowing the state to manage its own water pollution program.
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