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FBI arrests 406 for mortgage fraud
The BBC has an article regarding how the FBI has arrested 406 individuals with whom are suspected to have committed mortgage fraud. While I agree that lying to customers is wrong and should be punished at a civil, potentially criminal level, I disagree with the final quote of the article. “Mortgage fraud and related securities […]
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McCain Sets Goal of 45 New Nuclear Reactors by 2030
The New York Times has an article describing John McCain’s Energy Policy. He stated he wants 45 new nuclear power plants built by 2030. First a little history on nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is the safest, cheapest way to power this country. It is cleaner than coal, gas, and oil. It is cheaper than solar […]
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High-Achieving Students in the Era of No Child Left Behind
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute publisehd some news today regarding the performance of children in the era of the No Child Left Behind Act. Essentially, high performing students (gifted in my day) are not as high performing as before. They speculate it is due to the amount of effort involved in educating low performing students […]
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US Attempts crack down on oil speculators
The BBC News has a post regarding how Government Regulation will help keep oil prices down. It then goes on to describe how the US economy is “inextricably linked to the viability of its air transportation system.” That’s liberal speak for every US citizen needs (not wants) things delivered by air, including travelers and bananas. […]