Monthly Archives: September 2009

Beware Their Cheating Hearts

Posted on September 30, 2009 by matt ohern

In 1998, the first year of SOL testing, only 2 percent of Virginia’s schools received full accreditation. This year, the State is bragging that 98 percent of Virginia’s schools are accredited. What they don’t tell you is that both the State and the schools cheated to get those scores. Continue reading →

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Transparency Roundup

Posted on September 16, 2009 by matt ohern

The most interesting links of the past couple of weeks related to online government transparency. Continue reading →

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The Twitter Revolution

Posted on September 16, 2009 by matt ohern

More and more politicians are using Twitter. Is it worth it? Continue reading →

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When Discussing Health Care Reform Don’t Forget Basic Supply and Demand

Posted on September 16, 2009 by matt ohern

If 46 million more people are added to the demand side of the health care equation without optimistic productivity gains in the administration side, we likely will see a tradeoff between quantity and quality, particularly as it relates to rationing. Continue reading →

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Forced Union Payments on Tax Paid Projects

Posted on September 16, 2009 by matt ohern

The Union Bosses don’t feel totally confident that they can do away with the secret ballot in their effort to grow the union membership although the White House and congressional leaders are trying to do just that. But other things are going on quietly that will help the unions and hurt our businesses here in Virginia. Continue reading →

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