Remember That Ban On Earmarks? Apparently, Some Congressmen Don’t.
The much celebrated ban on earmarks isn’t stopping Congressmen from trying to earmark.
Cash For Clunkers Was A Boondoggle From The Start
It was clear from the start that “Cash For Clunkers” was a bad idea.
Is The Chinese Economic “Threat” Overblown?
Are the worries about China overtaking the United States realistic?
The Apple Store is Cool, but is not a Model for Social Policy
A complexity of social policy is the need for universality. This is why pure market models are incompatible with government action.
Voter Suppression in Wisconsin?
A Wisconsin DOT official sent out a memo telling DMV staffers not to volunteer the availability of free voter identification cards.
Obama Jobs Speech Tough On Rhetoric, Light On Substance
Not surprisingly, there was very little about the President’s jobs speech to write home about.
Post Office: We Could Save Money By Making Customer Service Even Crappier
The Postal Service believes it can save itself by making service worse. Something about that doesn’t compute.
The Extremeness of Immigration Politics in Alabama
Many of the clergy in Alabama are not happy with the state’s new immigration law.
Very Little Of What U.S. Consumers Spend Goes Toward Stuff Made In China
What you think you know about the U.S.-China trade relationship may not be entirely true.
FAA Funding Remains In Limbo As Congress Goes On Vacation
Congress is failing to complete even simple tasks thanks to a bitter partisan divide.
The Next Capitol Hill Battle: The Gas Tax
You thought you’d seen the worst of Congress in July? Oh, you silly American you.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects 4th Amendment Challenge To TSA “Nude” Image Scanners
A Federal Appeals Court says the full body image scanners showing up in airports are Constitutional.
DC Has Worst Drivers But Safe For Pedestrians
The nation’s capital is the worst place to drive in the country. But it’s a surprisingly safe place to walk.
Plurality Of Americans Say They’re Worse Off Since Obama Took Office
Are you better off than you were three years ago? 44% of Americans say no.
Not All Abortions Are Legal
Desperate women are finding some horrific ways to terminate their pregnancies. Some are being arrested for it.
Pedestrian Safety: Preventable Deaths?
Thousands of pedestrians are killed in America each year. Are we doing enough about it?
Senator Proposes “No-Ride” List For Rail
One U.S. Senator wants to bring elements of the TSA’s security theater to America’s rail system.
Diploma Mills: Close Enough For Government Work
Most good government jobs require a college degree–but they don’t care much whether it’s a real one.
High Gas Prices Hurting Obama
President Obama is suffering in the polls because of high gas prices, but is there really anything he can do about them?
Study: Rising Gas Prices Don’t Impact Consumption
A new study suggests that increases in the price of gasoline have very little impact on consumer behavior. If that’s true, it has serious implications for energy policy.
Federal Union Protection Laws Could Penalize Wisconsin
Federal laws designed to protect unions add yet another wrinkle to the Wisconsin standoff.
Taxes At An All-Time Low; Deficits At An All-Time High
The drive to cut taxes is at the heart of the budget mess.
Toyota Cars Safe: Government Study
The Obama administration’s investigation into Toyota safety problems has found no electronic flaws to account for reports of sudden, unintentional acceleration and other safety problems.
TSA Workers Gain Right to Join Most Pointless Union Ever
TSA screeners will now have the right to join a union. Or at least a union that can’t actually negotiate much of anything.
Unemployment Rate At Lowest Level Since 2009, Job Growth Still Anemic
The January jobs report is, in a word, disappointing.
