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Analysis and Commentary

One Year Later and More Evidence that the Stimulus is Not Working

by John B. Taylorvia Economics One (blog)
Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Friday’s data release from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows that real GDP growth rebounded to 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter from 2.2 percent in the third quarter of last year. . . .

Analysis and Commentary

Disorder In The Court

by Richard A. Epsteinvia Forbes
Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Litigation is no solution to global warming. . . .

In the News

Republicans locked in fierce debate about allegations by Poizner

with Bill Whalenvia San Jose Mercury News
Tuesday, February 2, 2010

California Republicans are locked in a fierce debate over whether gubernatorial hopeful Steve Poizner this week made a fool of himself — or a name for himself. . . .

In the News

Despite poll, D.C. officials cite residents' approval

with Michael J. Petrillivia Washington Post
Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Mayor Adrian M. Fenty's reelection campaign chairman and Schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee said Monday that a new Washington Post poll showing a steep decline in job approval ratings for the two leaders was offset by good news: Many residents like the results they've achieved, even if the process has left some unhappy. . . .

Interviews

2011 U.S. Budget

with David R. Hendersonvia NPR
Tuesday, February 2, 2010

President Obama's $3.8 trillion budget for the fiscal year starting October 1st includes cutting spending on federal programs and raising $2 trillion in taxes. . . .

Analysis and Commentary

L.A. could learn a lot about charter schools from the Big Apple

by Margaret (Macke) Raymondvia Los Angeles Times
Monday, February 1, 2010

Many charter school supporters believe their hour has come. . . .

In the News

How Obama Could Change 'No Child Left Behind'

with Chester E. Finn Jr.via Atlantic
Monday, February 1, 2010

The White House is seeking to overhaul No Child Left Behind, the massive education program that was a legislative hallmark of the Bush administration. . . .

Analysis and Commentary

CA Gov’s Race: All’s Not Quiet on the Western Front . . . and Other 1914 Analogies

by Bill Whalenvia Bill Whalen: Politi-Cal
Monday, February 1, 2010

I recalled Mrs. C after reporters started calling me this afternoon with regard to the latest flare-up between the Whitman and Poizner gubernatorial campaigns — namely, an email sent last week by Whitman consultant Mike Murphy to an unnamed Poizner aide suggesting that Poizner reconsider his run. . . .

Analysis and Commentary

The Obama Spell Is Broken

by Fouad Ajamivia Wall Street Journal
Sunday, January 31, 2010

Unlike this president, John Kennedy was an ironist who never fell for his own mystique. . . .

Analysis and Commentary

Our Obama Saga. Part One—Chapters One to Four

by Victor Davis Hansonvia Works and Days
Sunday, January 31, 2010

I think our Obama collective story will be some day written something like this. . . .

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