Monthly Archives: August 2009

Climate Change Forum-Hosted by VMA & Nucor and Citizens Energy Rally

Posted on August 25, 2009 by matt ohern

The Virginia Manufacturing Association will be hosting a forum on climate change and the energy legislation currently being considered in Congress on August 27.
Citizens Energy will be holding a rally for jobs and affordable energy in Richmond on September 3. Continue reading →

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In Washington’s Health Reform Poker, Patients Find Themselves in the Discard Pile

Posted on August 25, 2009 by matt ohern

There is a better alternative to overhauling our nation’s health care system–one that should be pursued by Congress but that could also be enacted by the General Assembly if Congress fails to act: put patients in charge. Continue reading →

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A DARPA for Economic Development

Posted on August 25, 2009 by matt ohern

Given today’s economy, perhaps it’s time that we look into reinventing this country’s economic development model to create a more sustainable future using tools like the model provided by DARPA. Continue reading →

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Transparency Roundup

Posted on August 25, 2009 by matt ohern

A roundup of some of the most interesting recent developments in the field of online government transparency. Continue reading →

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Public Options Are Ill Conceived

Posted on August 25, 2009 by matt ohern

Whether it is golf courses, miniature golf, water parks—or newspapers or health insurance—government should leave commercial activities to the private sector. Continue reading →

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