Monday, July 23, 2007

Shakespeare No, Sex Yes 

What's going on in the English department?

Filed As:  Education (higher)

While there is much commendable about the American university system, it has qualities that, well, make you wonder what's going on.

The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) reported in May that English departments across the land have some strange priorities. Or at least that's ... more »»

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• 6:02 am
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Friday, July 20, 2007

"Father of the HSA" to Speak in Georgia 

August 10 in Atlanta

Filed As:  Events, Health Care

John Goodman will speak it Atlanta on August 10. The event is sponsored by the Georgia Public ... more »»

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• 10:23 am
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Friday, July 20, 2007

Celebrate the Friedman Legacy 

Filed As:  Economic principles

July 31 would have been the 95th birthday of legendary economist and advocate for personal liberty, Milton Friedman. The Friedman Foundation is encouraging policy groups ... more »»

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• 5:01 am
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Thursday, July 19, 2007

The Doctor is NOT in 

On Medicaid? Good luck!

Filed As:  Health Care

Smart observers of health care policy have always known that access to a government program is not the same as access to medical treatment. Today's Wall Street Journal tells a story from a decrepit Michigan ... more »»

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• 6:03 pm
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Thursday, July 19, 2007

Herzlinger's Health Care Facts 2 

Filed As:  Health Care

As I've mentioned before, Who Killed ... more »»

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• 6:26 am
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Surprising Tax Burdens 

Filed As:  Budget and Tax

Which states have the highest taxes? You might be surprised.

Taxachusetts? Not quite. If you compare states by how large state and local tax collections are as a percentage of personal income, Massachusetts ranks only 32 in the states, though those governments still manage to take over 10 percent ... more »»

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• 7:52 am
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Personal Anxiety and Health Insurance 

Driving people to sub-optimal decisions

Filed As:  Health Care

Would you get married just to get health insurance?

Recently I heard of a young woman who suddenly wants to get married--now--to her boyfriend. One important reason for the hasty move? She realizes that she will soon lose her insurance coverage. Getting married would qualify for the plan used by her ... more »»

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• 7:22 am
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Monday, July 16, 2007

S-CHIP: What's Wrong with Government Health Care 

Filed As:  Health Care

The big issue for debate in Washington D.C. this year, at least as far as health care goes, is the program known as S-CHIP. Like a lot of things that government touches in health care, S-CHIP is filled with all sorts of perverse effects.

Start with the name: State Children's ... more »»

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• 10:22 pm
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Monday, July 16, 2007

New Health Freedom Coalition 

Filed As:  Events, Health Care

Tomorrow the Health Care Freedom Coalition unveils its "Affordable Health Care Agenda for America." If you're in the beltway, it may be worth your time to drop in. Participants include Grover Norquist (Americans for Tax Reform), more »»

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• 11:26 am
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Saturday, July 14, 2007

Beware Experts Bearing Gifts 

Green lobby targets legislatures

Filed As:  Environment

Legislators, beware experts bearing low-cost advice.

Writing in the Washington Times, Paul Chesser (of the John Locke Foundation) warns that environmental lobbies are "more »»

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• 3:47 pm
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