Monthly Archives: August 2012

Keeping the Aim High in Virginia

Posted on August 23, 2012 by matt ohern

“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; But in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.” –  Michelangelo A recent criticism of K-12 education in the United … Continue reading →

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Intellectual Property and Free Trade Improves Our Economy

Posted on August 23, 2012 by matt ohern

American scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs must constantly be on the lookout for opportunities that help address major medical challenges at home and around the world.  Their successes help ensure that our nation will be competitive for the long-term. As the … Continue reading →

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The Minimum Wage Hurts Teens

Posted on August 23, 2012 by matt ohern

When Congress raised the minimum wage by more than two dollars an hour in 2007, it worsened employment among teenagers. It also furthered a troubling, long-term trend in which fewer teens hold jobs even in relatively good times. Working as … Continue reading →

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Right to farm under assault in Virginia

Posted on August 23, 2012 by matt ohern

(Originally published on CFACT.org. A new small business near Virginia’s picturesque Shenandoah Valley is threatened with extinction at the hands of county officials who are determined to twist the law in order to snuff out a local agricultural enterprise. Located … Continue reading →

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Pending Budget and Tax Decisions Could Sink Virginia’s Economy

Posted on August 23, 2012 by matt ohern

(This article first ran in the Richmond Times Dispatch).  Could the potential impact of automatic federal spending cuts and the expiration of Bush tax cuts set to begin in January put the nation into a recession again? A May report … Continue reading →

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