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Understanding the Stimulus Debate: It’s Not 2001 Anymore

by Charles Blahousvia Advancing a Free Society
Friday, September 23, 2011

Today E21 published my piece explaining why unearthing 2001 quotes on the advantages of fiscal stimulus is highly misleading under current circumstances.

Debate Thoughts

by Bill Whalenvia Advancing a Free Society
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of Thursday night’s Republican presidential debate in Orlando, let’s look at what’s at stake in the Sunshine State for the GOP hopefuls.

For Boehner, allowing rebellion now fends off a revolution later

by Tammy Frisbyvia Advancing a Free Society
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Wednesday’s failed vote in the House on a continuing resolution to provide appropriations for the beginning of FY12 cast new doubts on Speaker Boehner's ability to make deals that can get through the Democratic Senate while not losing critical votes from conservatives in the H

Europe’s Triple Threat

by Michael J. Boskinvia Project Syndicate
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Europeans, both debtors and creditors, must address the banking problem forthrightly, and simultaneously with the euro, sovereign-debt, and fiscal-adjustment issues...

No Politician Left Behind

by Henry I. Millervia Advancing a Free Society
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Rep. Michelle Bachmann’s (R-MN) stunning gaffes over Texas Gov.

Can Israel Survive?

by Victor Davis Hansonvia Advancing a Free Society
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Will Israel survive? That question hasn't really been asked since 1967. Then, a far weaker Israel was surrounded on all sides by Arab dictatorships that were equipped with sophisticated weapons from their nuclear patron, the Soviet Union.

Closing America’s Growth Deficit

by Michael Spencevia Advancing a Free Society
Thursday, September 22, 2011

As the American economy continues to sputter three years after the global financial crisis erupted, one thing has become clear: the United States cannot generate higher rates of growth in GDP and employment without a change in the mix of the economy’s domestic and export-orien

Keep monetary policy independent

by Keith Hennesseyvia Advancing a Free Society
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Yesterday the top four Republican Congressional leaders sent a letter to Fed Chairman Bernanke about monetary policy.  I think that was a big mist

How About a Green Tea Party?

by Terry Andersonvia Advancing a Free Society
Thursday, September 22, 2011

As the presidential campaign heats up, it would be nice to see some environmental leadership. Unfortunately, neither political party is providing it.

Obama’s Anti-Clinton Tax Increase

by Paul E. Petersonvia Advancing a Free Society
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

As 2012 rushes toward us, the news emanating from the White House tells us that President Obama is at least as afraid of Hillary Clinton as Mitt Romney is worried about Rick Perry.

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