Monthly Archives: August 2013

Why Restrict Energy Development in George Washington National Forest?

Oil Sheikhs finance Hollywood movies against it. HBO “documentaries” are made about it. TV “news” complains about it.  Opposing it is the latest cause celeb in environmental politics. What can cause such a commotion? It is hydraulic fracturing, a process … Continue reading

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Cuccinelli: For Reform, Stand With Parents

Read Republican Ken Cuccinelli and Democrat Terry McAuliffe’s plans for pre-K through 12 education, and you’ll find a lot in common: Both want a new emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curricula, to reform the state Standards of … Continue reading

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The Economy is Looking Up

(This first ran in the Richmond Times Dispatch) The real estate industry has been showing signs of sustained growth over the last year. That’s good news for an industry that has been in a severe contraction since the recession of … Continue reading

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Populists Attack on Tolling in Virginia

(This first ran in Surface Transportation Innovations.) Virginia’s Midtown Tunnel P3 project, being delivered as a $1.7 billion toll concession, has been challenged in court as an unconstitutional delegation of tolling authority to Virginia DOT (and hence to the concession … Continue reading

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EPA Assault on States' Sovereignty–and You!

The EPA since 2009 has adopted a confrontational relationship with the states. This power grab does not impact just the states, but you and your pocketbook. In fact, an Illinois congressman said this about EPA: “There is an outlaw in … Continue reading

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