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"On Not Leaving Iraq"
by David Boaz
"This Week in Government Failure"
by Tad DeHaven
"New Rasmussen Poll Finds Modest Support for Restraint"
by Christopher Preble
Happy 100th Birthday, President Reagan
"The very heart and soul of conservatism is libertarianism," Ronald Reagan often said. In domestic matters, he had a decidedly mixed record in practicing what he preached. But on the weekend of his 100th birthday, with tributes to Reagan as a sword-wielding scourge of evil empires sure to abound, Cato scholar Gene Healy says his limited-government credentials are most evident in a surprising policy area: "In foreign affairs, the Reagan legacy is one of realism and restraint."
- "Reagan Was No Neocon," by Gene Healy
- "Remembering Ronald Reagan," by David Boaz
- Reagan at 100, featuring William A. Niskanen (MP3
) - Ronald Reagan 100th Birthday page
What's Next in Egypt?
The news from Egypt is troubling — violent attacks on pro-democracy protesters continue, and the crisis has taken a heavy toll on the Egyptian economy. Comments Cato scholar Malou Innocent, "It is well past time for U.S. policymakers to stand with the Egyptian people and rethink Mubarak's purported role as an 'anchor of stability' in the Middle East."
- "Should Washington Pick Egypt's Next Leader," by Christopher Preble
- "Egypt's Iraq Connection," by Malou Innocent
- "U.S. Should Stand With the Egyptian People," by Malou Innocent
Senate Repeals Obamacare 1099 Reporting Requirement; Full Repeal Blocked
Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a Republican effort to repeal the massive health care overhaul passed last year. However, Democrats joined Republicans in voting for the elimination of a burdensome rule that would require businesses to file 1099 tax forms on even small purchases. Comments Cato scholar Michael F. Cannon, "At this point, even the most ardent Obamacare supporters must have noticed that the law has not been well received. As public opposition further manifests itself, perhaps some supporters will begin to reconsider their fealty to this law."
- "Not a Good Week for Obamacare," by Michael D. Tanner
- "Good Riddance 1099 Mandate," by Michael F. Cannon
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