Category Archives: Economy

Reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank is a No-Brainer

Posted on May 22, 2014 by matt ohern

(Editor’s Note: Many Virginia businesses are involved in international trade. This article deals with an issue directly impacting Virginia’s economy.) Today, exports are more important than ever to American businesses, manufacturers, and the overall strength of our nation’s economy. With … Continue reading →

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Richmond Job Picture Looking Up

Posted on May 22, 2014 by matt ohern

The Metro Richmond’s economy was hit harder during the Great Recession than the state and nation, in part, because of its dependence on finance and insurance industries. Employment growth in Richmond is now outpacing all of the metropolitan areas in … Continue reading →

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Does the Social Security Trust Fund really exist?

Posted on May 8, 2014 by matt ohern

In a memorable scene from the classic sitcom Sanford and Son, a legal predicament led Fred Sanford to consider hiring a man who was peddling cut-rate attorney services. When Sanford and the man met, the conversation that ensued went something like … Continue reading →

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Smart Growth for Custom-Minded Conservatives

Posted on April 25, 2014 by matt ohern

As I have endeavored to develop a conservative vision for Smart Growth, I have relied primarily upon conservative principles with a libertarian slant — limited government, fiscal conservatism, free markets and the like. But there is a vast realm of … Continue reading →

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Virginia’s Employment Declines

Posted on April 25, 2014 by matt ohern

Employment in the nation is finally starting to pick up. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 192,000 in March, which is 1.7% higher than a year ago. The Richmond metropolitan area is seeing similar growth. Employment rose 1.5% over the year ending … Continue reading →

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