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Category Archives: economy
The First Amendment and Occupy Wall Street’s Occupation of Zuccotti Park
by Tony Guo Introduction Over Fall Break I visited my fiancée in New York City. As part of my visit we went to Washington Square Park. We both graduated from New York University and Washington Square Park is a second … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, economy, First Amendment, Freedom of Speech, Media, Uncategorized
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Breaking Ground on the New Green Deal
Guest post by Prof. Erin Ryan, Associate Professor of Law at William & Mary Reluctant members of Congress, listen up. You’ve tried bailing out the past. It’s time to bail in the future. Now that we’ve pumped trillions into failing … Continue reading
Posted in economy, Energy Policy, Environment, Science/Technology
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Child Neglect and the Economy
Everyone knows that the economy is not in great shape. The obvious results of the economic downturn are high unemployment rates, home foreclosures, and decrease in funding for schools. There may even be a connection between the slowing economy and … Continue reading
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Why the Senate Has it Wrong on the Stimulus Bill
The House and the Senate have each produced stimulus bills this week, but there are marked differences between the two bills. The NYT reports: Congress is racing to finalize the legislation this week, with the price tag for the Senate … Continue reading
Does Capping Executive Pay Violate the Constitution?
Short answer: no. But, some people who are stuck in the 1920s seem to think so. For example, Andrew Napolitano (a senior judicial analyst for Fox News) argues, “Salary caps are unconstitutional because they violate the well-grounded doctrine against unconstitutional … Continue reading
Auto-Bailout for Big Three?
In response to Kevin’s post, I have to take sides with the bankruptcy opinion. The bailout, explained by Richard Shelby (thanks Oliver), seems to be providing a short-term solution. The American auto industry is not even confident they will be … Continue reading
What to Do with Detroit?
Automakers this week went before Congress to try to convince them that they needed a $25 billion bailout to avoid a massive disaster that would result in the loss of millions of American jobs. Congress remained unmoved. Congress gave the … Continue reading
Economic Worries Affect Renewable Energy Research
As the economy continues to struggle, and news of major world leaders meeting to discuss the crisis, many people wish they could get a break anywhere. At least we can look forward to cheaper renewable energy soon. Both Presidential candidates … Continue reading
Posted in economy, Energy Policy
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The Latest Victim of Economic Downturn: Climate Change Policy
In the last several weeks, the American media has been inundated with worries about recent economic problems. President Bush and both presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain, have focused on the effects of the economy on the housing market, … Continue reading
Posted in economy, Environment
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Is the Federal Bailout Plan Enough
This past week has not been kind to Wall Street. Just shortly after the government takeover of mortgage buyer giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Wall Street entered into a major downward spiral. The investment bank Lehman Bros. declared Chapter … Continue reading