News
Washington Times | House votes to restart D.C. school vouchers
The House passed a measure Wednesday to revive a school-voucher program for the District of Columbia despite opposition from the mayor, the District’s congressional delegate, teachers and the White House.
Washington Times | Obama seeks one-third cut in oil imports
Wants more reliance on U.S. oil, natural gas, renewables, nuclear
WSJ | TARP Watchdog Spars Over 'Too Big to Fail'
In his final day on the job, a federal bailout watchdog squabbled publicly with a Treasury official over the legacy of the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program as both individuals testified before lawmakers.
Econ Comments
Barrons | Foreclosures Boost Incomes?
In the weird world of economic data, not paying a mortgage adds to wealth. But in the real world?
The American Spectator | A Big Question for 2012
If you listen to President Obama and his Democrat and liberal/left cronies carefully, a clear, consistent message comes through on what they think promotes economic growth and jobs. They believe that the way to promote economic growth and prosperity is through increased federal spending, deficits, and debt
RCM | Union Members Have a Right to Know
A House subcommittee of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce holds hearings Thursday on labor union transparency and accountability.
Minyanville | Verizon CEO Warns Government Shutdown Will Stunt Economic Recovery
Even a brief closure would put fragile recovery at risk, he says.
Blogs
Cato@Liberty | Lugar Targets Federal Sugar Racket
Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) just introduced the “Free Sugar Act of 2011,” which would abolish the federal sugar racket.
The Economist: Daily Charts | Weather warning
America's housing market is in the doldrums
Heritage Foundation | Two Promising Starts towards Ending Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
After more than a year of delay, the House Financial Services Committee is finally starting work on legislation that will hopefully end Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two housing finance giants that helped to make the housing crisis worse.
