Taxes & Economy

FrackNation Exposes Gasland Lies

• Gordon Tomb
• March 14, 2013

“FrackNation” is not only about the development of natural gas, but also about journalism, says Phelim McAleer, co-director of the 70-minute documentary. Shown this week to about 70…

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Health Care

Will the Health Care Bill Hold Up?

• Nathan Benefield
• March 22, 2010

Ronald Reagan once said, “Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program.” Last night’s vote on health care reform was heralded by supporter as a “historic vote” which will…

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Taxes & Economy

Can Harrisburg Learn from Reason?

• Nathan Benefield
• March 19, 2010

The Economist has a story on the city of Harrisburg’s fiscal mess, which has been years in the making. Thanks to an irresponsible city council, Harrisburg is still…

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Taxes & Economy

Defending Free Trade

• Nathan Benefield
• March 15, 2008

The Economist has an editorial defending NAFTA – and the need for the US (and presidential candidates) to drop NAFTA bashing. (HT: The Foundry). On a related front,…

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Education vouchers: Free to choose, and learn

• Nathan Benefield
• May 10, 2007

Economist.com article on the benefits of school choice, both for students receiving vouchers and for those remaining in public schools. This augments the Friedman Foundation report showing…

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