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Could Wisconsin happen in California?
Submitted by Steven Greenhut on 2.28.2011
If a real battle over union reform can take place in Wisconsin and spread to other liberal rust-belt, union-dominated states, then it could perhaps happen in California.
Obama should abandon energy fables and deal with facts
Submitted by Lawrence J. McQuillan, Ph.D on 2.25.2011
After a bruising battle over cap and trade last year, President Obama has set his sights on another target — oil and natural gas companies. Vilifying “big oil” might be good politics, but it’s bad policy. If we’re going to get serious about energy solutions, we first need to separate the facts from the fables.
The Fed needs to free the market
Submitted on 2.25.2011
The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission issued its finding that the devastating economic events of the past few years were “preventable.” The FCIC heaped the blame on many parties, but drew the wrong conclusion when it faulted the government and Federal Reserve for lax oversight.
Californians need to suffer more
Submitted by Steven Greenhut on 2.14.2011
People increasingly want answers for how California can solve its fiscal problems, but I rarely have good news to offer. Last week, I wrote about three Assembly Republicans who attended a "no more cuts" rally sponsored by the Service Employees International Union – those always-agitated, purple-shirted, bullhorn-toting activists who are ubiquitous around Sacramento.
Union rally exposes Republicans’ weak links
Submitted by Steven Greenhut on 2.7.2011
After Gov. Jerry Brown’s State of the State address pushing for the Legislature to place a series of tax-extension measures on the ballot, Republicans countered by emphasizing their continuing opposition to higher taxes.
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