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Calls Mount For Obama To Fire NASA Climate Chief
Opinion -By James M. TaylorCalls are mounting for President Barack Obama to fire James Hansen, the controversial figure in charge of climate studies at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). -
Sorry to Say, the Financial Bailout and Fiscal Stimulus Will Not Save the Economy
Opinion -The U.S. economy is in a mess. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 40 percent from its peak in mid-2008. Unemployment in January 2009 was 7.6 percent, up from 7.2 percent in December 2008. -
Consumer Power Report #165
Opinion -The House and Senate have agreed on a massive stimulus package, and it's on its way to the White House. Like most of the Members of Congress, I have no idea yet what is in the bill. But we'll be finding out for months to come, I'm sure. -
Heartland to Host Telecom Reform Forum in Ohio
Opinion -Telecommunications reform is going to be a very hot topic in Ohio in 2009. -
A Hoosier Smoking Ban? What For?
Opinion -While Indiana's legislature and citizens debate the merits of a draconian statewide smoking ban, business owners are already taking steps to balance the wishes of the smoking and nonsmoking populations. -
Ohio Telecom & Technology Forum February 17, 2009
Opinion -Ohio lawmakers have an opportunity to open technological and job creation opportunities as they begin the task of rewriting the state’s telecommunications laws. -
Nir Shaviv Joins Skeptics’ Conference
Opinion -Physics professor Nir Joseph Shaviv, one of the world’s leading researchers into astrophysics and climate science, has joined the lineup of more than 70 presenters at the second International Conference on Climate Change in New York March 8-10.Dr. -
Movies Can’t Fix Bad Government
Opinion -That states should be engaging in corporate welfare in these tough economic times by handing out film tax credits is dismaying ("Michigan Sees Itself in the Movies," Corporate News, Feb. 3). -
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #8-03
Opinion -The U.S. Airways plane was still floating in the Hudson River in New York, but one law professor was already speculating on legal theories available to passengers who want to sue the airline. -
Consumer Power Report #164
Opinion -Wow! Two weeks and the wheels are already falling off the bus. The commentators who were saying a month ago that this was the smoothest transition in history forgot to thank George W. Bush for that. -
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Cut Spending Now
Opinion -Maryland is one of a few states taking a wait-and-see approach on the federal stimulus plan before putting its budget books in order ("Budget cuts held as state awaits stimulus," Jan. 27). -
Opposing Views Of Levy On Alcohol
Opinion -RE: "BATTLE lines drawn over alcohol taxes: Package stores predict loss of business to N.H.," Page A1, Jan. -
Chicago, Oak Park Handgun Bans Called Unconstitutional
Opinion -The Heartland Institute and Independence Institute have urged the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago, in a brief filed Thursday, to hold that handgun bans in Chicago and Oak Park are unconstitutional.The U.S. -
Racial Gerrymandering, Backed By Dems, Hurts Blacks
Opinion -Despite a USA Today/Gallup poll showing Americans disapproved of Rod Blagojevich's appointment of Roland Burris to the U.S. Senate, the Senate accepted him for the seat vacated by President Barack Obama. -
00 Ten Principles of Fiscal Policy: Introduction
Opinion -This podcast series presents 10 principles of state fiscal policy outlining specific principles that are likely to remain valid and relevant to legislative policy in the next decade. -
Heartland’s “Scare” Video Online
Opinion -"Scare," a two-minute video highlighting the scare tactics of global-warming alarmists, makes its debut on the Internet Tuesday, February 3. The video is available on YouTube and on The Heartland Institute's Web site at http://www.heartland. -
03 Ten Principles of School Choice: Competition Encourages Creativity
Opinion -This podcast series presents the 10 most important principles of the school choice movement, explaining each principle in plain yet precise language. In Episode 3, competition encourages creativity and lessens mediocrity. -
Consumer Power Report #163
Opinion -I've been compiling a lot of good stuff on consumer-driven health, but I ran out of room for it this week. The horror stories coming out of Washington continue to mount--and will continue for months to come. -
Teach-In on Global Warming Will Preach, Not Teach
Opinion -A genuine teach-in can be a positive educational force if its organizers invite students to think freely about serious issues after pondering all relevant facts, theories, and opinions. -
Minnesota Green Group Fights Wind Power Transmission Line
Opinion -A Minnesota environmental activist group is fighting against the construction of power lines to deliver wind power to the state, shortly after environmental activist groups successfully pressured the state government into enacting renewable power -
Exposed: Anti-Meat Crusaders Spread Myths, Distortions
Opinion -Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a four-part series identifying falsehoods regarding the consumption and production of beef. -
Activists Exploit Polar Bears in Warming Debate
Opinion -At first glance, it isn’t readily apparent what polar bears have to do with greenhouse gas emissions. But the world’s largest land carnivore and its Arctic habitat have become ground zero in the ongoing battle on climate change. -
Asthma Sufferers Forced to Give Up Their Inhalers
Opinion -Environmental activists have brought an end to the CFC inhaler, a device asthma sufferers have relied on to provide nearly instant relief from the difficulties of breathing.
