November 7, 2009

The Goal Is Freedom

Let’s Ignore Congress

By Sheldon Richman • 8 Comments

I spent a good part of Wednesday night closely skimming — my conscience won’t let me type “reading” — the Republicans’ alternative healthcare “reform” bill. It’s 219 pages... Read More

The Calling

The Freedom Philosophy as a Calling

By Steven Horwitz • 12 Comments

When the fine folks at FEE and The Freeman recently asked me if I would like to write a regular online column, I briefly hesitated, thinking through my busy schedule and ongoing writing commitments. ... Read More

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In brief

House Democrats Scramble to Resolve Differences

“House leaders struggled Thursday to settle differences … in time to pass expansive health care reform Saturday. The push to garner the 218 votes needed for passage came as congressional Republicans and thousands of conservative activists gathered on the West Lawn of the Capitol — just below the steps where Democrats released their bill last week — to protest what they call a government takeover of health care that will lead to extraordinary new taxes.” (Washington Times, Friday)

Two-minute warning.

FEE Timely Classic:
Ranking the U.S. Health Care System” by Jim Peron

Climate Bill Pushed Through Committee

“In a step that reflected deep partisan divisions in the Senate over the issue of global warming, Democrats on the Environment and Public Works Committee pushed through a climate bill on Thursday without any debate or participation by Republicans.” (New York Times, Friday)

Looks like its Hail Mary time.

FEE Timely Classic:
Mandating Renewable Energy: It Ain’t Easy Being Green” By Michael Heberling

Denver Rail Project Costs More than Expected

“Projected costs [of a Denver rail project] have ballooned to nearly $7 billion, and the system faces a budget gap of $2.2 billion, mainly because of a sharp drop in sales tax revenues … Voters could be presented with a proposed sales tax increase as early as next year to finish a system that remains mostly an idea.” (New York Times, Thursday)

Don’t say we told you so.

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Mass Transit Mess” by John Semmens

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