Draining the swamp in Washington and crony capitalism
John Stossel argues that Trump’s pledge to drain the swamp faces entrenched crony capitalism and lobbying power. He notes Dodd-Frank, Ex-Im, Solyndra, and Obamacare as examples of persistent government favors, suggesting few expect sweeping reforms.
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Washington, D.C
Hillary Clinton
Congress
Boeing
Jeff Deist
Mises Institute
Deist
D.C
Washington
America
Solyndra
Obama
Thomas Jefferson
New Mexico’s economic vitality in state ranking report
The annual Toward a Competitive Colorado study by Metro Denver EDC ranks New Mexico middling in economic vitality. It notes high taxes, poverty, and crime while highlighting strengths in energy and high-tech sectors and noting infrastructure and livability shortcomings. Contact Hal Rhodes for NM Opinions.
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Metro Denver Economic Development Corp
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West Virginia A-F grading faces harsh realities in Charleston
The new A-F school grading system highlights how grades align with area incomes and family stability. Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary in Charleston serves low income neighborhoods and faces obstacles from housing stress, violence, hunger, and parental fatigue that affect attendance and performance. Principal Cheryl Plear seeks longer school years, more social workers, and grants to fund extra instruction for students most in need, hoping to boost attendance and outcomes despite funding and implementation questions.
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West Virginia
Mary C. Snow
West Side
Charleston
Cheryl Plear
Mary Snow
Plear
State Board of Education
Zika risk in Minnesota questions spread and guidance
Dear Doctor explains Zika basics, transmission routes, and prevention for a Minnesota lake community. It notes limited U S spread, CDC maps showing Aedes aegypti range not reaching Great Lakes, and emphasizes vaccination avoidance of travel to affected areas, protection measures, and staying vigilant with emerging data.
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Florida
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