Monthly Archives: February 2009

The Real Energy Crisis

Posted on February 17, 2009 by matt ohern

Don’t let lower prices at the pump fool you; our energy crisis is far from over. We must become far less dependent on foreign sources of energy and to do that will require much more production and exploration at home as well as substantial improvements in energy efficiency. Continue reading →

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Fix Virginia First – What to do after an economic bubble bursts

Posted on February 3, 2009 by matt ohern

With the Democrats in Congress set on doing the exact wrong things to turn our ailing national economy around we must focus our attention on fortifying the Virginia economy. That means tax cuts, spending cuts and entitlement reform. Continue reading →

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In Defense of Private Enterprise

Posted on February 3, 2009 by matt ohern

The increasingly frequent calls for community service are not bad, and a national focus on that front is probably desirable. However, our attention and support really needs to be focused on free enterprise and capitalism, specifically the ethical and responsible applications thereof. Continue reading →

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Time for Non-Partisan Redistricting

Posted on February 3, 2009 by matt ohern

With the process of redistricting just around the corner, the time for passing legislation that reforms the system is now. Virginia can’t afford another round of partisan redistricting that results in incumbents going unchallenged. Continue reading →

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Don’t Mess with Virginia’s Biennial Budget System

Posted on February 3, 2009 by matt ohern

Legislation being proposed by Delegates Pollard and Saxman to adopt an annual rather than a biennial budget process needs to be rejected. Under the current format a more realistic budgetary picture is presented to the public and longer range planning is encouraged, two things that go a long way in making Virginia the best-managed state in the union. Continue reading →

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