“Despite their claims to the contrary, the way that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid have handled the healthcare bill has been anything but transparent. And, if the left-wing blogosphere is to be believed, the two congressional leaders intend to keep the deliberations secret as they try to merge the House and Senate versions of the legislation into something that will pass both chambers.” (USNEWS, Monday)

Hmmm. Maybe the Patriot Act could come in handy here?

FEE Timely Classic:
“Deliberative Democracy Demetia” by James Bovard

“Chapter 7 filings were up more than 42% as of November 2009, compared with the same period a year earlier, according to the research center. November is the most recent month with analyzed data available. Chapter 13 filings rose by 12% and made up less than a third of 2009 filings as of November.”(Wall Street Journal, Tuesday)

Not everyone can be “too big to fail”.

FEE Timely Classic:
“Don’t Fear Deficits” by Russell Roberts

“Airline groups expressed support Monday for new U.S. rules that mandate tougher screening for passengers traveling to the U.S. from 14 designated countries and ease a requirement that all U.S.-bound passengers be subjected to enhanced screening measures.” (Wall Street Journal, Tuesday)

At least we didn’t invade another country.

FEE Timely Classic:
“This is America” by James Otteson