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  • Federal Disaster Aid Is 'Stealth Entitlement,' Economists Argue

    Federal government spending for disaster aid has increased significantly over the past several decades. Much of this aid generally does not appear in congressional budgets, making it a “stealth entitlement,” according to George Zanjani, Associate Professor of Risk Management and Insurance at Georgia State University.

  • Obama, GOP Wrangle Over Jobs Speech Timing

    Obama, GOP Wrangle Over Jobs Speech Timing

    A kerfuffle between President Obama and Republicans over the scheduling of Obama's address to Congress on jobs reminded Americans once again that both parties are finding it challenging to work together.

  • Does the Response to Hurricane Irene Prove Big Government Works?

    Does the Response to Hurricane Irene Prove Big Government Works?

    The apparent success of the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at combating the negative effects of Hurricane Irene proves that a large federal government can work, according to The Washington Post's Dana Milbank. The Heritage Foundation's Matt Mayer, however, views FEMA's respon

  • Mitt Romney Jabs at 'Career Politician' Rick Perry

    Mitt Romney Jabs at 'Career Politician' Rick Perry

    Republican presidential front-runners Rick Perry and Mitt Romney both spoke at the Veteran's of Foreign Wars convention earlier this week and pitched their platforms to the nation's largest veterans group. Texas Governor Perry spoke about his military experience. Former Massachusetts Governor Romney emphasized his private sector business experience and railed against “career politicians.” Both candidates emphasized the need for a strong military.

  • Do Natural Disasters Stimulate the Economy?

    Commentators and analysts have made the argument in recent days that the destruction caused by Hurricane Irene will boost the economy as people are put to work repairing the damage. However, some economists point out that destroying things of value does not usually create wealth.

  • Obama's Job's Plan: Go Bold or Go Bipartisan?

    Obama's Job's Plan: Go Bold or Go Bipartisan?

    President Obama will deliver a speech after the Labor Day weekend outlining his plan to create more jobs. He indicated that his agenda will include items that both political parties can agree on, but some are asking him to present an even bolder plan.

  • Should the Government Subsidize Flood Insurance?

    The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides insurance to homeowners in flood prone areas. Unintentionally, however, the program has encouraged home-building in flood-prone, environmentally sensitive areas, at great cost to American taxpayers.

  • Conservatives Worry About Perry Campaign, Presidency

    As Texas Governor Rick Perry's path to the nomination begins to look more likely, some conservatives have started to wonder if he can beat Obama, and if he does, whether he will be a good president. Criticisms point to his temperament, ideology, and religiosity.

  • Disaster Relief: Does the Government Do Too Much?

    The role of the government in disaster relief is the topic of much discussion as Hurricane Irene, now Tropical Storm Irene, heads ashore and saturates New England.

  • Ron Paul Says FEMA is 'Deeply Flawed' Amid Irene Disaster

    Republican presidential candidate and Texas congressman Ron Paul thinks the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has done more harm than good.

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