Monthly Archives: March 2012

Unemployed vs."Out of Work” from Abbott & Costello's Point of View

Posted on March 15, 2012 by matt ohern

“Unemployed vs. Out of Work” from Abbott & Costello’s Point of View By:  Michael Thompson (Those who remember the old Abbott & Costello routine on “Who’s on First?” will appreciate this.  We all need to keep in mind that the … Continue reading →

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Jobs Slower to Recover than the Economy

Posted on March 15, 2012 by matt ohern

(This column first ran in the Richmond Times Dispatch on March 5, 2012) Now that the economy has started growing, the next question becomes when will we return to the employment levels prior to the Great Recession? Not until 2015, … Continue reading →

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This Lawsuit is for the Birds

Posted on March 15, 2012 by matt ohern

(Publisher’s note: Gary Baise is a nationally respected environmental attorney living in Virginia. He was part of the original management team that set up the Environmental Protection Agency.) North Dakota’s U.S. Attorney, Tim Purdon, must have too much time on his … Continue reading →

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EPA has lost its way on warming

Posted on March 15, 2012 by matt ohern

(Publisher’s note: Climate change – global warming – continues to be a catalyst for public policy at the state and local level in our state.  This column helps shed light on the on-going debate over this issue.  Those making policy … Continue reading →

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How Many Americans Go Hungry?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by matt ohern

(The Jefferson Policy Journal is running a column from Just Facts Daily and hope these issues generate a robust conversation with our readers.  You can read other “facts” from this publication here.) While arguing that safety-net programs should be strengthened … Continue reading →

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