Category Archives: Economy

Congress Should Not Panic and Harm our Economy or Our Retirees

Posted on December 13, 2012 by matt ohern

(This column ran in the Richmond Times Dispatch on December 12, 2012) As Congress struggles to avoid the so-called “economic cliff,” it is imperative that our elected leaders don’t panic and do something really destructive to our ability to grow the … Continue reading →

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New Avenues for Small Farmers in Virginia

Posted on November 29, 2012 by matt ohern

(This article first ran in the Richmond Times Dispatch on November 2, 2012). I recently stopped at a coffee shop in a rural county in Virginia. I knew the county was benefiting from the expansion of a firm that created … Continue reading →

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High-Income Earners Pay More Taxes Than the Middle Class

Posted on November 29, 2012 by matt ohern

(As Congress struggles to avoid the “fiscal cliff” created by years of deficit spending and a huge economic blow to Virginia’s defense-related industries, this column provides an important perspective to this debate.  It is important that whatever actions are taken … Continue reading →

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A Case for Port Privatization — Part I

Posted on November 17, 2012 by matt ohern

Privately owned APM Terminals provides Virginia’s ports something that the state cannot: super-efficient container yards and the ability to expand capacity without incurring $2 billion in debt. It’s easy to get crane envy when you’re in the port business. The … Continue reading →

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Blame for the National Debt

Posted on November 17, 2012 by matt ohern

(Publisher’s note: Since the “fiscal cliff” is a huge issue facing our nation as well as Virginia, it is important to understand why our country faces this financial crisis.  This article helps put the issue into perspective) Politicians, activists, and … Continue reading →

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