Last week I wrote about Hillary Clinton’s June 13 speech at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) meeting in Chicago, describing her ability to place the issue of opportunities for women and girls in a broader context than women’s rights — showing its relevance to prosperity for all, men included. She …
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10 November
5 simple ways to create economic growth
Americans want lower deficits and more economic growth; that much is clear. The problems arise when we leave it to lawmakers to agree on policies to achieve those goals. Republicans oppose new taxes, while Democrats abhor cuts to entitlement spending. Even the sequester, which included minimal cuts off a growth …
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10 November
February's jobs report only looks good because our expectations are so low
The new unemployment numbers released Friday look reasonable only because our expectations have are so low. In February, the236,000 new jobsaddedbeat out the 166,000 increase in the working age population, but the labor force participation rate remains stuck at a levelthat is so low Americans haven’t seen anything like it …
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10 November
Dr. Ben Carson should apologize to President Obama
Our politics have become so polarized and corrupted that a president of the United States cannot even attend an event devoted to drawing people closer to God and bridge partisan and cultural divides without being lectured about his policies. Last Thursday at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Dr. …
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10 November
Head Start's sad and costly secret — what Washington doesn't want you to know
‘Twas the Friday before Christmas, and while most Americans were enjoying time with family and friends, the bureaucrats at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) were stirring quietly about, preparing to release its long-overdue evaluation of the Head Start program. Head Start is an $8 billion per year …
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10 November
Obama Administration's Response to Crisis Puts American Lives, Interests in Danger
Washington, D.C. – According to Hillary Rodham Clinton, “the safety and well-being of Americans has to be our highest priority.” Oh, really? That comment, proffered by our secretary of state Tuesday, is overshadowed by the serious jeopardy U.S. citizens now encounter thanks to the ideological blindness and national security incompetence …
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10 November
The Constitution and Obamacare
At Andrew Breitbart’s Big Government site, there’s an aggressive interview of Illinois Democrat Congressman Phil Hare, who admits that when it comes to health care “reform,” he doesn’t “worry about the Constitution.” Check it out, check it outers. That man should not go on “Jeopardy.” Anyway, at least the congressman …
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10 November
Obama's Speech Lacked Conviction, Clarity
Ever been to one of those breakfast places that make omelets called “sweep the floor” or “clean the kitchen,” where they pretty much grab everything in the kitchen and throw it in the omelet? If I were the fry cook at a Waffle House, I’d create a special dish to …
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10 November
Is Obama Taking Pointers From Hugo Chavez?
Is it me or has anyone else noticed that Marxism has suddenly become “cool” in America? Che is just a T-shirt; Mao is a favorite philosopher or a hip purse; Stalin is someone with whom Oliver Stone can “empathize.” These people were all ruthless, cold-blooded killers. Mark this down on …
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9 November
Another Victory for Al Qaeda
When you think about it, the underwear bomber is kind of pathetic. A 23-year-old loon allowing himself to be used, willing to give up his own life to kill innocent civilians. Thank God the bomb the man hid in his shorts did not go off and his clumsy attempt to …
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