Daily Archives: March 7, 2011

Schools sour on HopeNchange?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Scott

White House memo notes shortage of applicants for contest to have Obama to speak at high school graduation Either they don’t like the message or they don’t want the headaches of a presidential visit.

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It was nice while it lasted

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Phil Kadath

Friday night saw the loss of my right to vote as a resident of Washington State. Now I am simply a serf who gets to send his yearly note to the state’s suggestion box and hope it gets read. The … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day: 03/07/11

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Phil Kadath

If Microsoft did what most states governments do in relation to yearly budgets, half of that company’s execs would be in prison. There are long-term problems with state budgets that a return to economic growth won’t solve. Health-care costs and … Continue reading →

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Spread the Wealth

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Phil Kadath

Of knowledge, that is. Not that most RNS regulars need this lesson, but here The Heritage Foundation makes an easy to comprehend guide as to why letting public employees collectively bargain is a bad idea.

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