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The Teacher Unions’ War Against Military Families
Capital Ideas
6.24.2009
The Senate Armed Services Committee is considering a proposal to provide military families with tuition vouchers. The idea enjoys support in the military but the National Education Association (NEA) has mounted an attack in a letter to the Committee, part of its ongoing battle against educational choice.
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Taxpayer Cash for Environmental Clunkers
Environmental Notes
By: Amy Kaleita, Ph.D
6.16.2009
Earlier this month the House approved a measure that would give consumers up to $4500 to dump their gas guzzlers and buy a newer and more fuel efficient vehicle. Despite widespread support, this “cash for clunkers” program has its problems, and so do other environmental regulations coming out of Washington.
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California’s Textbook Case
Capital Ideas
By: Daniel R. Ballon, Ph.D
6.10.2009
Governor Schwarzenegger last month announced a first-in-the-nation plan to offer free digital math and science textbooks for high school students. Facing a $24 billion budget deficit, the governor touts the need for “such innovative ways to save money and improve services.” Shifting the curriculum online might help reduce the state’s yearly textbook tab of $400 million, but technology alone will do little to improve the quality of California’s public schools.
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Medicare Costs Have Risen Far More than the Costs of Private Health Care
Health Policy Prescription
By: Jeffrey H. Anderson, Ph.D.
6.9.2009
As Americans contemplate a significant expansion of government’s role in health care, in the form of the Medicare-like “public option” proposed by President Obama, we must consider how successful Medicare has been at controlling costs in relation to privately purchased health care.
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