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Daily Archives: March 8, 2012

Carpe Diem

How Obama’s Energy Policy Will Kill Jobs

Mark J. Perry | March 8, 2012, 7:19 pm

I’m reminded of that old joke about the young boy who says to his father, “Dad, I want to grow up and be a musician!”  The father responds “Well son, you can’t do both.”   Likewise, Obama tells us he wants … read more >

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Economics, U.S. Economy

What if the tractor had never been invented?

James Pethokoukis | March 8, 2012, 4:24 pm

Recall President Obama’s strange ATM problem from last year: There are some structural issues with our economy where a lot of businesses have learned to become much more efficient with a lot fewer workers. You see it when you go … read more >

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Society and Culture, Education

3 flaws in Obama’s education waiver policy

Taryn Hochleitner | March 8, 2012, 3:17 pm

Last month, President Obama granted 11 states waivers from the strict accountability requirements of the much-maligned No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), in exchange for adopting college and career ready standards, teacher evaluation systems, and methods to improve low performing … read more >

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Economics, Energy and the Environment

How do voters feel about high gas prices?

Kenneth P. Green | March 8, 2012, 2:54 pm

They don’t like ‘em: CBS post-primary exit polls in seven states found that “77 percent of those voting in seven Super Tuesday states say rising gas prices were the most important factor in their vote.” The article observes that “Voters … read more >

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Carpe Diem

Legal Double Standard: Wind Energy Industry Gets Unofficial License to Kill Birds, Oil and Gas Don’t

Mark J. Perry | March 8, 2012, 2:53 pm

Eagle killed by wind turbine, one of 1,200 daily wind-related bird fatalities: The graphic video above shows a magnificent eagle getting killed by a wind turbine.  According to a 2009 estimate from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (reported on … read more >

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Carpe Diem

America’s Obsessive Focus on College Degrees

Mark J. Perry | March 8, 2012, 2:27 pm

Interesting educational facts:  1. In the U.S., the high school graduation rate is only 72%, and about 2/3 of those high school graduates go on to college.  Of those students who start college, only about 60% will actually graduate within … read more >

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Foreign and Defense Policy, Middle East and North Africa

Romney’s interference on Iran

Danielle Pletka | March 8, 2012, 2:19 pm

Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee John Kerry has an op-ed in today’s Washington Post entitled Romney’s wrong-headed assertions about Iran. The piece is so… Amazing, one hardly knows where to begin. Let’s start with the premise: Romney is … read more >

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Economics

Should this be the GOP education agenda?

James Pethokoukis | March 8, 2012, 2:11 pm

Few policymakers would disagree that improving the U.S. education system is critical for the future health of the American Project. So why isn’t education a huge issue in the Republican presidential campaign? An analysis of 20 Republican presidential debates found just … read more >

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Carpe Diem

The Town In The Middle Of The Oil Boom

Mark J. Perry | March 8, 2012, 2:09 pm

Business Insider — “Ten years ago Williston, North Dakota was a quiet agricultural town with a population around 12,000. Today, because of oil prices and drilling advancements, Williston is home to America’s biggest oil boom and its residents number over … read more >

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Politics and Public Opinion

Portman delivers Ohio, drops in veepstakes?

Marc Thiessen | March 8, 2012, 12:14 pm

Mitt Romney’s Super Tuesday victories, particularly in Ohio, mean he is all but certain to secure the GOP presidential nomination. So the Hotline has just put out its new “Veepstakes Power Rankings” listing the most likely candidates to join Romney … read more >

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