Public Union Democracy

Why Public Sector Unionism Is a Bad Deal for Taxpayers

  • November 24, 2009

A recent report by the Cato Institute concluded “High rates of unionization in the public sector have led to very high labor costs in the form of generous collective…

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Taxes & Economy

Has George W. Bush Seen the Light?

  • Nathan Benefield
  • November 18, 2009

Ever since former president George W. Bush unveiled plans for the new presidential center in his name which would focus on fiscal restraint, he has faced fair amount of…

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Health Care

States to Challenge Individual Mandate

  • Nathan Benefield
  • September 30, 2009

The New York Times has a story on state legislators pushing back against the individual mandate that could be a part of health care reform. Health Care Horse…

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Health Care

Obama’s Pants are on Fire

  • Nathan Benefield
  • September 10, 2009

Obama’s health care speech, in which he denounces misinformation and scare tactics, he offered quite a bit of misinformation and scare tactics (e.g “more will die as a result”). The…

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Health Care

ObamaCare Live Blog

  • Matthew Brouillette
  • September 9, 2009

President Barack Obama will address Congress at 8pm tonight in an effort to push through his health care agenda. Cato Institute policy experts Michael D. Tanner and…

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Education

What Does This Blog Post Inspire You to Do?

  • Nathan Benefield
  • September 3, 2009

When I first heard of President Obama’s planned speech to all students, I didn’t think much of it. I imagined he’d say things like “Don’t do drugs! Stay in school!”…

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Health Care

Obama’s “Co-operative” Trojan Horse

  • August 20, 2009

With the public voicing overwhelming concern over the potential effects Obama’s “public option” could have on America’s healthcare industry, the White House now has its back against the wall. Progressives…

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