Monthly Archives: July 2014

Less Incarceration Could Lead To Less Crime

Posted on July 10, 2014 by matt ohern

When crime rates began rising in the 1960’s and too many Americans felt unsafe walking in their neighborhoods, the idea of putting more people in prison — and keeping them there longer — made sense. For the next three decades, our nation … Continue reading →

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Medicaid Expansion Is Bad Policy, Period

Posted on July 10, 2014 by matt ohern

(The Jefferson Policy Journal ran a column on June 19, 2014 highlighting the positive aspects of how Indiana has expanded Medicaid, This column offers another perspective.) It is time to stop, take a breath and ask some basic questions about … Continue reading →

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Cancel The Ex-Im Bank This Year

Posted on July 10, 2014 by matt ohern

(George Allen wrote a column run by the Jefferson Policy Journal on June 5, 2014 and this column by Tim Carney offers the other side of this debate.) Subsidizing exports benefits the subsidized exporters. That doesn’t mean it’s a good … Continue reading →

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Cantor’s Loss: Lessons Learned … Again

Posted on July 10, 2014 by matt ohern

To my many friends on both sides of the political aisle, if you learn just two things from the Eric Cantor loss last month I hope you infuse your political blood with: 1 – Challengers don’t win, incumbents lose. 2 … Continue reading →

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Some Answers, More Questions About The 460 Fiasco

Posted on July 10, 2014 by matt ohern

If you’re new to the U.S. 460 Connector controversy and need a primer to bring you up to speed, I’d recommend you read the new Virginia Business cover story written by Paula Squires. She provides an digestible overview of a … Continue reading →

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