Category Archives: Feature

The Consumer Stake in Energy Policy

Posted on July 28, 2009 by matt ohern

A Renewable Energy Standard will hurt Virginia. Congress needs to take it out of the climate change legislation they are currently considering. Continue reading →

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FedEx Versus Congress

Posted on July 28, 2009 by matt ohern

Congress is about to pass legislation that would allow the Teamsters to hold FedEx hostage. This could have disastrous results both nationwide and in Virginia. Continue reading →

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True Health Care Reform is Sitting Right in Front of Us

Posted on July 28, 2009 by matt ohern

The U.S. needs to adopt a European style healthcare system. No, not Britain or France’s but Switzerland’s. Their market based reforms will bring down costs and increase access for Americans, if only Congress would consider it. Continue reading →

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A Government Ruling that Should be Reversed

Posted on July 14, 2009 by matt ohern

Instead of maintaining a level playing field and ensuring market competiveness the State Corporation Commission is providing a subsidy that benefits one company to the detriment of others. Continue reading →

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Virginia Needs a Fiscal Makeover

Posted on July 14, 2009 by matt ohern

Virginia’s ongoing budget woes highlight systemic failure in the state’s fiscal management that is in need of repair. We can start by moving to an outcome-based budgeting system, a more accurate method for forecasting revenues and rejuvenate our privatization efforts. Continue reading →

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