Monthly Archives: June 2012

Virginia Manufacturing on the Rise

Posted on June 7, 2012 by matt ohern

(Reprinted from the Richmond Times Dispatch) The manufacturing sector in Virginia added about 2,000 jobs in February and March. That might not seem like much in a state that employs 3.7 million people. However, the manufacturing sector declined almost continuously … Continue reading →

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Smart Growth for Conservatives (Part 1 of 3)

Posted on June 7, 2012 by matt ohern

Smart growth is too important to leave to liberals. Conservatives must articulate their own vision for creating prosperous, livable and fiscally sustainable communities. (Part One of three — This essay has been adapted from a speech delivered at the 2012 … Continue reading →

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America’s Actual Health and Welfare Crisis

Posted on June 7, 2012 by matt ohern

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson says we face grave threats to human health, welfare and justice. She’s absolutely right. However, the dangers are not due to factory or power plant emissions, or supposed effects of “dangerous man-made global warming.” They are … Continue reading →

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Reporters Distort the Truth About Government Spending

Posted on June 7, 2012 by matt ohern

(Publisher’s note:This “Just Facts” analysis is presented in order to provide all of us here Virginia will a better understanding of government spending on our lives and livelihoods.  It is important to understand in impact of federal government spending.) Writing … Continue reading →

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Bingaman Anti-PPP Battle Continues

Posted on June 7, 2012 by matt ohern

(Publisher’s note: Virginia counts on public private partnerships to help our infrastructure needs,.  Restricting these partnerships would be a significant blow to our state. This article is reprinted from Surface Transportation Innovations, a publication of the Reason Foundation.) Despite growing … Continue reading →

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