Opinion
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Sirius, XM Merger a Victory for Customers, Shareholders Alike
Opinion -The U.S. -
Deal Between U.S., China Firms Collapses
Opinion -A proposed co-investment deal between Bain Capital and Huawei, a major Chinese provider of telecom equipment, collapsed after preliminary review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). -
Instead of Outsourcing Tech Jobs, U.S. Should Insource Skilled Labor
Opinion -One facet of the immigration debate has seldom been controversial but is now unnecessarily unsettled because of politics and the nation's economic situation. That's the issue of tailoring U.S. -
Definition: Mesh Wireless Network
Opinion -In a "mesh" configuration, WiFi hotspots, in addition to connecting to PCs, also act as transmission relays. -
Bearing in Mind the Purpose of Forbearance
Opinion -There has been a lot of discussion the past several months about the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) exercise of its forbearance authority. -
California Bill Would Take Pest Control Decision Away from Scientists
Opinion -With federal and state scientists supporting a plan to spray pheromones to eradicate the invasive light brown apple moth, some California legislators are supporting legislation to give the governor, instead of scientists, authority to decide when -
Diverse Group Demands Choice for Kentucky
Opinion -A diverse coalition of parents, preachers, politicians, and legislative pioneers combined fervor with facts at a school choice rally at the center of Kentucky's government in early March. -
Health Care Experts Call for Freedom, Choice
Opinion -Health care costs in the United States amount to 17 percent of Gross National Product (GNP), and many believe there is little to show for the investment. -
Higher Taxes, Heavier Regulations Would Hurt Wireless Consumers
Opinion -Telecommunications industry analysts are expressing concern that the wireless industry is coming under pressure from consumers and lawmakers who want more regulation, higher taxes, or both. At the federal level, Rep. -
Insurer, Survey Firm Partner to Create Physician Evaluation Tool
Opinion -Members of select Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance plans will have a new online tool that could revolutionize the way people choose their health care providers this year. -
Iowa Redefines ‘Minority’ in Wake of U.S. Supreme Court Decision
Opinion -The Iowa Department of Education has redefined the term "minority" in response to a ruling issued by the U.S. Supreme Court last summer that schools seeking racial diversity cannot use quotas to assign students to schools. -
Kansas Legislature Was Wise to Reject Carbon Tax
Opinion -The Kansas Legislature has wisely written a proposed tax on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions out of this year's energy legislation. That's the good news. -
Maryland Is Close to Creating a Statewide Tax Credit Program
Opinion -After nearly a decade of highly publicized financial and academic problems in the Baltimore City school system--plus academic achievement concerns in schools throughout the state--legislators in Maryland moved swiftly this winter to introduce legislation -
Mass. Coalition Wants Controls on Drug Marketing
Opinion -A coalition of Massachusetts community organizations, nonprofits, insurers, and health care providers is asking the state government to regulate the marketing practices of pharmaceutical companies, claiming it will help ensure more affordable -
Media Bias Is Exposed
Opinion -At the 2008 International Conference on Climate Change, the Business and Media Institute announced the release of "Greenhouse Censored," a new report on media bias in reporting on the climate change controversy. -
Missouri Gives Mid-Career Professionals Route Into Classrooms
Opinion -Missouri has a new route to filling teaching posts that bypasses traditional teachers’ colleges and affords schools more freedom, under a new law signed April 30 by Republican Gov. -
Mobile Computing Presents Security Concerns
Opinion -Federal and state policymakers may soon face issues related to new security problems that are arising as the mobile industry evolves. -
New Mexico Governor Backs Down on Universal Mandate
Opinion -As part of his 2008 health care reform push, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (D) has signed into law a measure that will make it more difficult for insurance companies to rescind coverage for people who develop serious medical conditions. -
Ohio Bank Offers Health Savings Accounts
Opinion -Huntington Bancshares, Inc., a $54 billion regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is moving into consumer-driven health care. -
P2P Shifts Cost Burden to ISPs
Opinion -In the traditional content-delivery model, a content provider such as a television network would send all content downloaded by users from its servers directly to each user. -
Pennsylvania Events Showcase School Choice Students, Parents
Opinion -In anticipation of the seventh anniversary of the state's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, Pennsylvania legislators this spring took part in awards ceremonies for children and their parents to highlight how well the program is working. -
Plastic Bag Fears Based on Misquoted Study
Opinion -Shoppers the world over can breathe a collective sigh of relief now that leading scientists are stepping forward and defending the widespread use of plastic bags at supermarkets and other retail outlets. -
Tech Sector Presses for H-1B Visa Reform
Opinion -In the wake of the April 1 filing date for H-1B visas, the U.S. technology industry is ratcheting up its efforts to raise the 65,000-person limit on the coveted documents. -
The New War on MP3s
Opinion -Intellectual property is a hot issue, with media companies waging a global legal campaign against copyright infringement. The music industry has gone to court to combat perceived threats ranging from multinational piracy rings to casual file sharers.