Monthly Archives: August 2008

Riffles and Cascades

Posted on August 4, 2008 by matt ohern

Waterfalls in Virginia Continue reading →

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When All Else Fails, Try the Head Smackingly Obvious

Posted on August 4, 2008 by matt ohern

Want to relieve traffic congestion? Stop funding pork barrel and prioritize transportation projects that… (drum roll)… relieve traffic congestion. Continue reading →

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The Netherworld of FDA Regulation

Posted on August 4, 2008 by matt ohern

Getting the agency to oversee tobacco is creating strange bedfellows and will end up keeping the status quo – letting thousands more die. Continue reading →

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Reviving the Great Melting Pot

Posted on August 4, 2008 by matt ohern

A century ago, Americans expected immigrants to learn English and adapt to a new culture. Would it be politically incorrect to encourage today’s immigrants to “Americanize”? Continue reading →

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Flash the Lights and Blow the Sirens

Posted on August 4, 2008 by matt ohern

The NVTA is near death as legislators fail once again. Continue reading →

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