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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Should the Uranium Mining Moratorium Be Lifted?
The debate over uranium mining in Virginia is reaching a crescendo as the Virginia General Assembly meets for its 2012 Session and those in favor and those opposed are ready to battle over this important public policy and economic development … Continue reading
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A Rational Approach to Learning
Remember the old television commercials that proclaimed “Reading is Fundamental?” They were part of a national program that is now known as RIF that gives away books to children around the world. While I am sure RIF is a great … Continue reading
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Governor Bob Tackles Education Reform
Well, well, Gov. Bob McDonnell has finally found his inner radical. His legislative proposals for economic development and energy are pretty tame stuff, but the educational agenda he announced yesterday would push Virginia schools way out of their comfort zone. … Continue reading
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Eliminating Government Duplication of and Competition with Private Enterprise … on Both Sides of the Potomac
57 years ago – January 15, 1955 – President Dwight Eisenhower promulgated a federal policy that is a relevant today as it was the day it was issued, if not more so. Bureau of the Budget Bulletin 55-4 stated, “The … Continue reading
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Region's Economy Could Take Off in a Couple Years
During the last couple of months, several non-economists have mentioned to me that they have this feeling that the Richmond region’s economy is getting ready to take off. I typically tell them that the numbers simply don’t support that sentiment. … Continue reading
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