In a Gallup poll released June 19, only 29 percent of the public said it has "a great deal/quite a lot" of confidence in Congress. Although this is a higher figure than the 18 percent approval rating Congress earned in ... READ MORE
There is strength and power in numbers. Businesses all over the world fully comprehend this notion. That's why they engage in mergers and acquisitions to grow and gain market share. In the absence of antitrust measures, this can lead to ... READ MORE
Fallout from the Jayson Blair controversy continues at the New York Times. The top editors were forced to resign. A Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter resigned over criticism that he relied too much on stringers to produce his articles. The newsroom is ... READ MORE
After working in the public policy arena for over ten years, I made a career change. Since last September, I've taught in a Washington, D.C. charter high school. I teach U.S. history to eleventh graders. Their parents, for many reasons, ... READ MORE
Black leaders in America have an unflinching allegiance to the political left and are part-and-parcel to the Democratic Party. They see no reason to change or reform existing race-based affirmative action programs. They are also out of step with the ... READ MORE
It is curious that we Americans have placed some of our most valued landmarks - such as the Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall and Yellowstone National Park - under United Nations jurisdiction. National symbols have an unmistakable allure. They have ... READ MORE
Underscoring the need to provide the nation's over 1,500 chemical facilities with the greatest possible protection against terrorist attacks, Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) has introduced the "Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2003." Inhofe is chairman of the Senate Environment & ... READ MORE
Sometimes bad ideas don't die. Like creatures in a scary movie, they keep coming back. In 2001, legislation to ease importation of cheaper drugs from abroad was the hot idea in health policy circles. Then came September 11, followed by ... READ MORE
"Our new radar - it's a remarkable scientific achievement capable of spotting an intruder in the air at quite a long range... But we can't get permission to put her up [on top of the mountain from] the National Park ... READ MORE
Striking a Deal on Asbestos Among conservatives, there is perhaps no senior figure in Washington more associated with compromise than Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT). Considered a strong conservative by liberals, Hatch frustrates conservatives. He's supported federal health care, anti-gun measures ... READ MORE
