Monthly Archives: December 2014

SBA To EPA: Ditch the Waters of the U.S. Proposal

Posted on December 18, 2014 by matt ohern

The Small Business Administration tells EPA to ditch its Waters of the United States proposed rule. The SBA has an Office of Advocacy and that office advises EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw its proposed WOTUS … Continue reading →

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The Flourishing of Dumb Ideas

Posted on December 3, 2014 by matt ohern

It’s been said that when it comes to good ideas in education, there are no Republican or Democratic ideas. The same could be said for dumb ideas in education, including one born in the George W. Bush Administration and vigorously … Continue reading →

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Who Speaks for the Victims of the 'Victims'?

Posted on December 3, 2014 by matt ohern

Cosmological theorists posit the existence of an infinitude of alternate universes. In one of those universes, perhaps there is one with a Henrico County School System that collects data showing that African-American students are more likely to suffer from violence and disrupted … Continue reading →

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Soft Skills Are Key to Better Jobs

Posted on December 3, 2014 by matt ohern

The importance of science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, knowledge in our labor market is talked about a lot. Jobs requiring that knowledge in STEM fields often pay much more than the average job. Many STEM jobs, such as … Continue reading →

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Sen. Tom Coburn's 'Waste Book' Could Upset You

Posted on December 3, 2014 by matt ohern

(This article was written before Thanksgiving.) Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to celebrate family and this wonderful country. While you are enjoying turkey and football, think about folks who really have reason to celebrate Thanksgiving. U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, R-Okla., … Continue reading →

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