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In the News

How Kennedy Took Politics Out of Education

with Chester E. Finn Jr.via Washington Post
Wednesday, August 26, 2009

It is startling to realize, as we consider the legacy of Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, that this very liberal, very partisan Democrat was key to the consensus that has unified the two parties on education policy for the last two decades...

Analysis and Commentary

Obama's Summer of Discontent

by Fouad Ajamivia Wall Street Journal
Tuesday, August 25, 2009

So we are to have a French health-care system without a French tradition of political protest...

In the News

'Clunkers' Impact Debated As Program Concludes

with Tibor R. Machanvia Daily Californian
Tuesday, August 25, 2009

After wrapping up the popular "Cash for Clunkers" program on Monday, car dealers in Berkeley are anticipating the long-term effects and possible payoff of the plan that sparked sales increases for fuel-efficient vehicles and promised environmental benefits...

Analysis and Commentary

Legislative Lemon

by Henry I. Millervia Forbes
Monday, August 24, 2009

The federal Cash for Clunkers program ends Monday--and good riddance...

Analysis and Commentary

The Cash for Clunkers Program: A Bad Idea at the Wrong Time

by Gary S. Beckervia Becker-Posner Blog
Monday, August 24, 2009

The cash-for-clunkers program of the federal government began in late July, and will end this evening...

In the News

Potential Action on Nuclear Agency Reform Deferred to Year's End

with William J. Perryvia Global Security Newswire
Monday, August 24, 2009

The White House budget office has reversed course on its plan to formally review whether responsibility for the safety, security and reliability of U.S. nuclear weapons should be transferred from the Energy Department to the Defense Department (see GSN, March 19)...

Interviews

Brady on Health Care Reform, Public Opinion, and Party Politics

by Russ Roberts with David Bradyvia EconTalk
Monday, August 24, 2009

David Brady of Stanford University talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about American public opinion on changing the health care system...

Analysis and Commentary

The Power of the Patient

by Scott W. Atlasvia Fox News
Monday, August 24, 2009

The Obama and Democrat health care agenda is meeting loud and strong opposition from American voters, who are fighting back for what they believe in...

Interviews

Red Ink Watch: How Bad Is the Deficit?

with John B. Taylorvia Fox Business
Monday, August 24, 2009

Hoover Institutions John Taylor on why the deficit poses a systemic risk...

In the News

Too Big To Vote?

with Bill Whalenvia San Francisco Chronicle
Sunday, August 23, 2009

How do you run for California's top political offices when you often have failed to vote yourself and have no political experience?...

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