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Energy Facts & Figures for Dummies Part II

Last week we introduced Part 1, which can be read HERE. This is a continuation of this in depth look at facts pertaining the energy.  These facts will hopefully make our debate over energy issues become ore fact-based and less emotionally … Continue reading

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Energy Facts & Figures for Dummies Part II

Last week we introduced Part 1, which can be read HERE. This is a continuation of this in depth look at facts pertaining the energy.  These facts will hopefully make our debate over energy issues become ore fact-based and less emotionally … Continue reading

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Getting an Initial Handle On Immigration Reform

One of the issues that continues to confront our nation is what to do about those illegal residents living in our communities now and how to reform the entire immigration and naturalization system. A few ideas toward that end are … Continue reading

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How to Cut UVA Tuition 74% Without Really Trying

Helen Dragas, former rector of the University of Virginia, tried yesterday in op-eds published in the Roanoke Times andDaily Progress to jump-start a conversation about how to dispose of roughly $100 million a year income from a $2.3 billion “Strategic Investment … Continue reading

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Managed Lanes Maturing, Adding New Locations

In my June column in Public Works Financing, I wrote about two ongoing developments in the evolution of priced managed lanes. First, a growing number of projects now require at least three people in the vehicle to qualify for free … Continue reading

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