Category Archives: Top Story

Jefferson and His Views on Slavery

Posted on August 19, 2015 by matt ohern

(Editor’s note: This history lesson on Thomas Jefferson and his views and actions concerning slavery is worth reading.) Recently, leaders of the Democratic Party of Connecticut voted unanimously to delete the name of Thomas Jefferson from their annual fundraising dinner. … Continue reading →

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Reform for Better Health Care

Posted on July 22, 2015 by matt ohern

Now that the Supreme Court has determined that the Obamacare entitlement is here to stay, let’s work toward reforming our health care system in ways that make sense. Virginia is one of 36 states that still has Certificate of Public … Continue reading →

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Health Care Should Be Reformed

Posted on July 9, 2015 by matt ohern

The Supreme Court decided Obamacare is here to stay. It has given its “constitutional seal of approval” twice in two years to this massive new federal entitlement program and that means any changes will have to be accomplished legislatively and … Continue reading →

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Virginia Could Capture International Nuclear Power Market

Posted on June 10, 2015 by matt ohern

A new study by the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy shows that Virginia is in a position to capture a substantial share of the international nuclear power market. We are in a position to offer the technology, the engineering … Continue reading →

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Should Virginians Help Bail Out Puerto Rico?

Posted on May 27, 2015 by matt ohern

Puerto Rico is in serious financial crisis, and because the island is a U.S. territory, this is a matter of concern to taxpayers in Virginia and throughout the country. As a territory, this government cannot declare bankruptcy under current Chapter … Continue reading →

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