Monthly Archives: April 2009

The Centrality of Growth

Posted on April 28, 2009 by matt ohern

We can focus on economic development all we want, but if our policies don’t grow the size of the economic pie it will all come for naught. We need to make sure stimulus money doesn’t distort markets and instead promotes the growth of our economy. Continue reading →

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Great American Heroes

Posted on April 14, 2009 by matt ohern

With all the grim economic news and continued partisanship in our great nation, one must look to the true character of regular men and women in our work force who are making a tremendous difference and saving lives. Continue reading →

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Roanoke Schools Embrace Privatization to Cut Costs, Focus on Education

Posted on April 14, 2009 by matt ohern

Budget constraints run downhill and its not just states and localities feeling the pinch. School districts have to adapt to leaner times as well and just last week the Roanoke city school board provided an example worth following. Continue reading →

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The Folly of Cap and Trade

Posted on April 14, 2009 by matt ohern

Cap and trade would be bad for America. One Virginian tells us why. Continue reading →

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Card Check: Bad Idea at the Wrong Time

Posted on April 14, 2009 by matt ohern

Higher costs, decreasing competiveness and job losses are what you should expect should “Card Check” bill be passed, says the group Virginians for Workplace Fairness. Continue reading →

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