Environment
Commentary
Dems’ health reforms attack taxpayer wallets
While House Democratic leaders have gloated over their recent approval of a 1,990-page health reform proposal that would cost in excess of $1 trillion, the American people may be less enthused with the results. Congress should be working to make health care more affordable — not more expensive — for ...
Agriculture
New Study Examines the Impact of Genetically Modified Crops on the Environment
San Francisco – The Pacific Research Institute (PRI), a free-market think tank based in California, released a new report examining the environmental and health concerns associated with genetically modified (GM) crops. The Way in Which We Produce Our Food, by Amy Kaleita, Ph.D., PRI senior fellow in environmental studies, concludes ...
Energy Costs
The Costs and Uncertainties of Carbon Reduction Schemes
Earlier this month, a bill to implement a cap-and-trade system for carbon emissions passed the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. The Boxer-Kerry bill now moves on to the full Senate for consideration, where it will likely be combined with other climate bills. The House narrowly passed a similar ...
Commentary
My Health Care Doesn’t Need “Reform,” Thanks!
I got a call yesterday, in the middle of a really crazy day. As you’ll read in my book, my friends all know not to call me on my deadline days, so I’m always surprised when my phone rings on a Monday or a Tuesday. Well, this was a pleasant ...
Commentary
‘Reform’ at your expense
New York Post, November 17, 2009 The health-reform bill that the Senate will soon debate may differ markedly from the one written by Speaker Nancy Pelosi that passed the House — but both would raise the cost of health care for ordinary Americans. Such an approach is at odds with ...
Agriculture
The Way in Which We Produce Our Food
San Francisco–The Pacific Research Institute (PRI), a free-market think tank based in California, released a new report examining the environmental and health concerns associated with genetically modified (GM) crops. The Way in Which We Produce Our Food, by Amy Kaleita, Ph.D., PRI senior fellow in environmental studies, concludes that genetically ...
Business & Economics
Sheriff Joe no role model
Former Orange County Sheriff’s Lt. Bill Hunt should know a thing or two about the dangers of an abusive law enforcement culture. He was a victim of now-disgraced Sheriff Mike Carona, who demoted him to deputy after Hunt ran for sheriff against Carona in 2006. Hunt even made First Amendment ...
Commentary
Wallets will feel pinch under health care bill
The Oklahoman, November 14, 2009 Last Saturday, the House of Representatives approved the 1,990-page bill that would overhaul the nation’s health care system. House leaders gloated over their victory. But the American people may not be as enthused. According to several studies, the Democrats’ reform plan will increase the cost ...
Commentary
Air Quality Board’s Plan for Car Windows Unrealistic
The California Air Resources Board has proposed a new mandate to require car companies to install metallic reflective windows, which CARB Chairwoman Mary Nichols describes as “a common-sense and cost-effective measure that will help cool the cars we drive and fight global warning.” CARB claims that reflective windows will reduce ...
Agriculture
Pork, water policy don’t mix
SACRAMENTO – Advocates for government “solutions” for everything from health care to education argue that some aspects of life are just so darn complicated that only a centralized authority with taxing and spending power can handle such matters. Yet whenever we look at those areas of life dominated by the ...
Dems’ health reforms attack taxpayer wallets
While House Democratic leaders have gloated over their recent approval of a 1,990-page health reform proposal that would cost in excess of $1 trillion, the American people may be less enthused with the results. Congress should be working to make health care more affordable — not more expensive — for ...
New Study Examines the Impact of Genetically Modified Crops on the Environment
San Francisco – The Pacific Research Institute (PRI), a free-market think tank based in California, released a new report examining the environmental and health concerns associated with genetically modified (GM) crops. The Way in Which We Produce Our Food, by Amy Kaleita, Ph.D., PRI senior fellow in environmental studies, concludes ...
The Costs and Uncertainties of Carbon Reduction Schemes
Earlier this month, a bill to implement a cap-and-trade system for carbon emissions passed the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. The Boxer-Kerry bill now moves on to the full Senate for consideration, where it will likely be combined with other climate bills. The House narrowly passed a similar ...
My Health Care Doesn’t Need “Reform,” Thanks!
I got a call yesterday, in the middle of a really crazy day. As you’ll read in my book, my friends all know not to call me on my deadline days, so I’m always surprised when my phone rings on a Monday or a Tuesday. Well, this was a pleasant ...
‘Reform’ at your expense
New York Post, November 17, 2009 The health-reform bill that the Senate will soon debate may differ markedly from the one written by Speaker Nancy Pelosi that passed the House — but both would raise the cost of health care for ordinary Americans. Such an approach is at odds with ...
The Way in Which We Produce Our Food
San Francisco–The Pacific Research Institute (PRI), a free-market think tank based in California, released a new report examining the environmental and health concerns associated with genetically modified (GM) crops. The Way in Which We Produce Our Food, by Amy Kaleita, Ph.D., PRI senior fellow in environmental studies, concludes that genetically ...
Sheriff Joe no role model
Former Orange County Sheriff’s Lt. Bill Hunt should know a thing or two about the dangers of an abusive law enforcement culture. He was a victim of now-disgraced Sheriff Mike Carona, who demoted him to deputy after Hunt ran for sheriff against Carona in 2006. Hunt even made First Amendment ...
Wallets will feel pinch under health care bill
The Oklahoman, November 14, 2009 Last Saturday, the House of Representatives approved the 1,990-page bill that would overhaul the nation’s health care system. House leaders gloated over their victory. But the American people may not be as enthused. According to several studies, the Democrats’ reform plan will increase the cost ...
Air Quality Board’s Plan for Car Windows Unrealistic
The California Air Resources Board has proposed a new mandate to require car companies to install metallic reflective windows, which CARB Chairwoman Mary Nichols describes as “a common-sense and cost-effective measure that will help cool the cars we drive and fight global warning.” CARB claims that reflective windows will reduce ...
Pork, water policy don’t mix
SACRAMENTO – Advocates for government “solutions” for everything from health care to education argue that some aspects of life are just so darn complicated that only a centralized authority with taxing and spending power can handle such matters. Yet whenever we look at those areas of life dominated by the ...
