Supreme Court Asked to Review Federal Defense of Marriage Act
The Supreme Court is likely to review lower courts’ actions striking down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as soon as its next term. On… Read More
A First-Week Roundup from the U.N.’s Arms Trade Treaty Conference
Here are a few notable events and themes that caught my eye during my first week at the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) conference: The… Read More
Forecast: Taxmageddon Would Cause Another Recession
Speaking this week at the Western Economic Association International, economic forecaster Allen Sinai talked about the damage the “fiscal cliff” of 2013 will cause the… Read More
Syria: Violence Escalates While International Community Dithers
Various Syrian opposition groups met in Cairo this week to sketch out a draft of a potential constitution and lay out the steps of a… Read More
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Storm Warning: The Gloomy Forecast for EMPs
Almost a week after the D.C. area was pummeled with raging storms, many individuals are still suffering in the July heat without lights, phone lines,… Read More
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Day Three: At the ATT, the International League of Supervillains Speaks
After the Palestinian fireworks of the first two days, the third day of the U.N.’s Arms Trade Treaty conference started slowly, with a series of… Read More
After Posting $70 Million Loss, French Company Lands $25 Million from DOE
The Department of Energy recently awarded $25 million to a French company that posted net losses of about $70 million last year, and whose solar… Read More
Pennsylvania Approves Private School Tax Credit Program
Public school students in poor performing Pennsylvania schools will now be eligible to receive scholarships to attend a private school of their choice. Late Saturday… Read More
Side Effects: Obama Administration Admits You Can’t Keep Your Health Plan
On several occasions during the health care reform debate, President Obama promised the American people, “If you like your health care plan, you’ll be able… Read More
Pakistan Apology Deal Incidental to the Real Problem of Pakistan’s Support for Terrorists
As Washington closed down for Independence Day, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton publicly apologized to Pakistan for the deaths of 24 Pakistani soldiers inadvertently killed… Read More
