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On Performance of Charter Schools
KQED Commentary
By: Lance T. Izumi, J.D.
8.31.2004
Recently, the New York Times caused a stir with a front-page story on an American Federation of Teachers’ study that concluded that charter-school students often performed worse than comparable students in regular public schools. The reality, however, is much more complex.
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Changing behavior vs. changing minds
Health Care Op-Ed
By: Peter J. Pitts
8.30.2004
When the Food and Drug Administration talks, industry listens and obeys. That’s called “compliance.” But while mandates change behavior, they do not necessarily change minds. And as FDA enters its second century, minds need to be changed both inside and outside of the agency that regulates over 30% of the U.S. economy. Nothing less than the health of America is at stake.
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The Real Debt
Business and Economics Op-Ed
By: Clark S. Judge
8.28.2004
In his speech Thursday to the Republican convention, can President Bush do better with the American people than John Kerry did in Boston? The answer may turn on how aggressively the president addresses the senator's signature economic charge – that Bush budget deficits have saddled the government with crushing debt.
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Getting Better Drugs to Consumers
Health Care Op-Ed
By: Sally C. Pipes
8.28.2004
Notwithstanding the claims made in the Aug. 13 op-ed article "Time for a Drug Test Registry," any such requirement would reduce the quality of consumer information and the contribution of new pharmaceuticals to improving health care.
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Abridged strategy -- Let private sector in
Business and Economics Op-Ed
By: K. Lloyd Billingsley
8.27.2004
The Schwarzenegger administration wants to deny state funds for the new east span of the Bay Bridge because of billions in cost overruns. Taxpayers statewide, whose money the Bay Area seeks, should grasp the full dimensions of the problem, along with possible solutions.
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The Incredible Goodness of GOOG
Technology Op-Ed
8.27.2004
When historians look back at the Google IPO, it's likely they will judge it a huge success. That's because the search-engine company stepped out of a process that rewarded financial insiders and moved toward a more free-market approach.
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Comments to the FCC: Reforming the Cable Franchise System (pdf)
Testimony
8.27.2004
The recently released California Performance Review (CPR) contains a number of excellent recommendations and The Pacific Research Institute (PRI) applauds the efforts of everyone involved in working towards a more prosperous and healthy Golden State. PRI is a non-partisan think tank based in San Francisco that focuses on finding solutions to important public policy problems.
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SB 1056 more kowtowing to big labor
Business and Economics Op-Ed
By: K. Lloyd Billingsley
8.26.2004
The state Legislature is trying to prevent Californians from shopping at Wal-Mart. Whether or not the current offensive succeeds, it provides Californians with a lesson in bad government based on bogus research funded by taxpayers.
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California Keeps Iron Grip on Telecom
Technology Op-Ed
8.20.2004
Many believe that "as California goes, so goes the nation." If such is the case, dark days await the nation's telecom sector. The problem stems from the iron grip of regulators on telecom providers.
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Apple Replays Old Mistakes
Technology Op-Ed
8.13.2004
It might seem hard to believe, but there was a time when Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) Bill Gates was begging Apple's (Nasdaq: AAPL) Steve Jobs to license the Mac operating system to PC vendors. Apple turned down the offer, and was later crushed by Gate's plan B: Windows.
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American Trekking Seeks Better Place for All
Technology Op-Ed
8.9.2004
Last weekend, hundreds of die-hard fans gathered at the Star Trek convention in Las Vegas to see the stars and mingle with other sci-fi-minded folks. Costumes and attitudes aptly demonstrated their commitment to the Star Trek philosophy, which has many similarities to American ideals.
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Labels, Lawyers,and Logic
Health Care Op-Ed
By: Peter J. Pitts
8.4.2004
As the Food and Drug Administration moves to finalize its new rule on physician labeling designed to provide more prescriber-friendly information about pharmaceutical products, it's important to place this action into the appropriate context: urgent.
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