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Economic Freedom Index Report 2004: Ranking Revisited
Submitted by Lawrence J. McQuillan, Ph.D, Robert E. McCormick, Ying Huang on 12.29.2004
The letter "Economic ranking seems out of line" (Nov. 27 Reader Views) was riddled with inaccuracies. Our U.S. Economic Freedom Index was never designed to "measure the business climate," as the writer claimed. It measures the policy environment of each state as it relates to free enterprise and consumer choice -- period.
Intervention on pensions
Submitted by Anthony P. Archie on 12.20.2004
With a looming budget deficit of $7.3 billion, California needs to adopt more cost-saving measures. Changing the state's pension system would be an excellent place to start.
Consumers' loss
Submitted by K. Lloyd Billingsley on 12.15.2004
A problem long fermenting in the U.S. wine market finally is out of the vat. Twenty-six states allow their residents to buy wine from out-of-state wineries and have it shipped directly to their homes.
President Pataki?
Submitted by Deroy Murdock on 12.14.2004
NEW YORK - With 2008 just four years away, it's not too early to rule New York governor George Elmer Pataki unfit for the GOP nomination. Republicans should study his record and keep him as far from their party's ticket as Albany is from Albuquerque.
Unhappily misguided holidays
Submitted by Jill Stewart on 12.10.2004
CALIFORNIA jumped into the yearly fray over why Christmas symbols and carols get banned from schools and other public places when that well- known religious radical, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, pointedly called the state's official "holiday" tree its "Christmas" tree.
Leading Think Tank Issues Plan to "Reclaim California"
Submitted on 12.8.2004
As California struggles to regain its economic health, the Pacific Research Institute (PRI) released three policy agendas that provide Governor Schwarzenegger and the legislature with immediate, practical reforms in business, education, and technology.
How to Beat the Trial Bar
Submitted by Steven B. Hantler on 12.7.2004
Why do so many financially strong, well-managed American companies get creamed by huge lawsuits that turn into media circuses, government-agency investigations and multimillion (or billion) dollar settlements? Because when it comes to litigation strategy, Corporate America is playing checkers while the trial lawyers play chess.
Supreme Court should end legacy of Prohibition
Submitted by K. Lloyd Billingsley on 12.7.2004
With the holiday season underway, many will be stocking up on their favorite libations. But if it's fine wine you fancy, choices may be more limited than you realize. In nearly half of the 50 states, it is illegal to call your favorite out-of-state winery or order from its Web site. You can get wine from France, Australia or Lebanon. But you can't order it from California.
Spirited battle over wine
Submitted by Chris O'Brien, Jim Puzzanghera on 12.4.2004
Every day Rob Jensen delivers the same bad news to a few customers who want to buy a bottle from his Testarossa Vineyards in Los Gatos: He can't sell it to them because they live in one of the 24 states that prohibit direct shipments of wine.
Let the Wine Flow
Submitted by K. Lloyd Billingsley on 12.3.2004
With the holiday season underway, many will be stocking up on their favorite libations. But if it's fine wine you fancy, choices may be more limited than you realize. In nearly half of the 50 states it is illegal to call your favorite out-of-state winery or order from its website. You can get wine from France, Australia, or Lebanon, but you can't order it from California.
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