Opinion
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New Technology Allows Wi-Fi in Automobiles; Worries Raised
Opinion -Internet access via a wi-fi connection in one’s car was one of the hottest items on display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January—but the prospect is being called a public hazard before it’s even launched as a viable product. -
TSA Rules Threaten In-Flight Technology Use
Opinion -The terrorist dubbed the “Underwear Bomber” for trying to take down a flight from Amsterdam to Detroit on Christmas Day is no longer a threat, but his scheme may have done great damage to the emerging in-flight technology industry. -
Characterizing Climate Blessings as “Weirding”
Opinion -Thomas Friedman argues (February 17) that global warming should instead be called “global weirding” because as a result of global warming, “The weather gets weird. -
Obama’s Protectionist Trade Agenda Raises Americans’ Costs
Opinion -When President Obama campaigned for the presidency in 2008 he made big promises to the American people regarding the economy and trade. -
More Money Won’t Make Illinois Lawmakers More Responsible
Opinion -So it’s come to this: The Civic Federation recommends the largest tax increase in Illinois history because financial “doomsday” is upon us. -
No Child Left Behind Overhaul Is Bailout for Failed Schools
Opinion -President Barack Obama on Monday, February 22, outlined his ideas to the nation's governors for revising the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, better known as No Child Left Behind. -
Group Sues to Halt Kansas Rail Project
Opinion -Environmentalists are suing to halt a 500-acre railway project in northeast Kansas near Kansas City, billed as a huge boost to economic development that could bring thousands of jobs to the region. -
Cold Temperatures Devastate Florida Marine Life
Opinion -The devastating cold fronts and snowstorms that mercilessly pounded residents of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this winter have devastated marine ecosystems and endangered species in Florida that depend on warm weather. -
Bank Tax Certainly Will ‘Punish People’
Opinion -In January, President Barack Obama introduced his bank tax proposal as a way "to recover every single dime the American people are owed" for the federal government's bailouts. -
Consumer Power Report #211
Opinion -It is time. The surprise retirement by Evan Bayh underscores that the times have changed. Dramatically. -
Already Reeling, Counties Struggle with New Ozone Restrictions
Opinion -Continuing the Obama administration’s crackdown on emissions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to tighten standards for ground-level ozone. -
Idaho Governor Proposes Self-Sufficient Parks
Opinion -Idaho Governor C. L. “Butch” Otter (R) is proposing to halt all general fund disbursements for state parks and push the state’s Parks and Recreation Department toward self-sufficiency. -
Fight for Malpractice Caps May Be Futile
Opinion -The Illinois State Medical Society’s medical malpractice insurance affiliate vowed to continue to fight for caps on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases. -
Floridians Weigh in on Strict New EPA Water Standards
Opinion -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which recently announced new, substantially more stringent water standards for Florida, heard both support and anger from Florida residents at public hearings in Tallahassee. -
WSJ’s Favorite Skeptics Headed for Chicago
Opinion -CHICAGO – The Wall Street Journal today (Feb. 17, 2010) reported on the meltdown of the school of global warming alarmism in the heat of recent disclosures about climate research. -
The Future of Health Care in America
Opinion -The future of health care in America — including mandates, consumer-driven health care, costs, and medical-care rationing — will be discussed by a panel of policy experts Thursday, February 25 in downtown Richmond. -
Congress, White House Take Aim at Local Democracy
Opinion -In most states and metropolitan areas, substantial policy issues such as zoning and land use decisions are largely under the control of those who have a principal interest—local voters who actually live in the respective cities, towns, villages, -
President Orders Deficit Cutting Commission, Critics Skeptical
Opinion -After approving the largest budget in American history, with a record deficit projected at more than $1.5 trillion, President Obama (D) and Congressional Democrats announced they are now keen to start whittling down the nation's government debt. -
America, Sweet Land of Subsidy
Opinion -January 22, 2010 is a day that should live in infamy, at least among believers in limited government. On that day the federal government added its 2,000th subsidy program for individuals, businesses, or state and local governments. -
Lawmakers Push to Allow Credit Unions to Give More Business Loans
Opinion -Some federal lawmakers are sparking a movement to reduce government constraints on the ability of credit unions to offer member business loans. -
Bankers Upset by Obama’s $100B+ Tax Proposal
Opinion -Bankers across the nation are up in arms about President Obama’s tax proposal aimed at banks to cover government losses from financial bailouts. -
Washington State Moves to Ban Insurance Credit Scoring
Opinion -Several Washington state legislators led by Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler are proposing to ban insurers from using credit scores in determining insurance rates.Since 2002, Washington State has imposed significant limits on credit scoring. -
NY Governor’s Budget Includes Big Tax Hikes, Deficit
Opinion -With the New York state government facing a budgetary disaster, Gov. David Paterson (D) has proposed raising more than $1 billion in new taxes and fees coupled with small spending cuts.