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Possible Extension of the UN Mandate for Iraq: Options
By Danielle Pletka
Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Should the United Nations mandate in Iraq be extended?
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Rangel Case Would Be Perfect for New Ethics Commission
By Norman J. Ornstein
Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Any sign that the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee is looking for favors from influential and wealthy people for a personal cause should raise alarm bells everywhere.
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The Decline That Never Happens
By John R. Bolton
Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
From the very moment of Independence, there have been those predicting America's demise, decline or irrelevance. It still has not come.
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Obama's Coattails Could Sway Mississippi
By John C. Fortier
Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
In the Mississippi Senate race, Ronnie Musgrove might benefit from the Obama turnout effect, but not all is dim for Roger Wicker.
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State Fiscal Relief
Protecting Health Coverage in an Economic Downturn
By Robert B. Helms
Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The proposed increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage is a misguided approach for giving temporary aid to the states.
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Conceptual Problems with "Fair Value" Accounting Theory
By Alex J. Pollock
Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The conceptual deficiencies of the fair value accounting theory make it a poor choice for most companies as an accounting standard.
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False Notes from the Fed, the Treasury, and the SEC
By Vincent R. Reinhart, Peter J. Wallison, Allan H. Meltzer
Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The Federal Reserve, the Treasury, and the Securities and Exchange Commission have taken actions recently that could have profound impact on the nation's financial system.
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What Does China's Growth Portend for Latin America?
By Megan Davy
Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
China's emergence in the world market is an instructive foil in highlighting opportunities and challenges for Latin America's economic future.
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No Need for Tighter U.S. Money to Slay the Inflationary Dragon
Letter to the Editor
By Desmond Lachman
Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
It is difficult to see how the United States can avoid a prolonged recession once the stimulatory effect of the present tax rebate program abates later in the year.
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The Saudi Guide to Piety
By Anne Applebaum
Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Fair and balanced education in Saudi Arabia and the entire Middle East would be an important diplomatic gain for the western world.
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Tax Policy Outlook
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 In this issue of Tax Policy Outlook, Andrew G. Biggs brings to light some little-known facts about the Social Security earnings test and suggests ways to reform it.
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