A study from the National Fatherhood Initiative estimated the direct cost of fatherhood absence in American homes to be 100 billion dollars per year, all coming from tax-payer’s pockets.  “The One Hundred Billion Dollar Man” took into account 13 different benefit programs for child support enforcement for single moms: funds going directly to single parent … Continue reading →

Before I get started here, I should state upfront that I haven’t seen either of these movies, but will nonetheless argue that two recent romantic comedies — “It’s Complicated” (2009) and “He’s Just Not That Into You” (2009) — have a lot to say about US foreign policy. The thing is, you probably don’t have … Continue reading →

“This reporter has been told that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has metastatic rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive cancer that has ‘entered the end stage.’ The information and the quote come from a highly respected source close to Chavez and who is in a position to know his medical condition and history. This source says the prognosis is … Continue reading →

It is amazing what the Obama administration and its Department of Health and Human Services are willing to do to avoid dealing with the politically difficult areas of America’s health needs. The Affordable Care Act is rightfully impugned for extending health coverage without any reasonable means to keep premiums down, keep quality up, or keep … Continue reading →

“Fast and Furious? You mean those terrible Vin Diesel movies, right?” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten this response from friends and family as I grumble on about bureaucratic incompetence and negligent homicide. Frustrating, yes, but I usually just chuckle and think sarcastically to myself “Oh wait, that’s right…you’re not supposed to … Continue reading →

What do the Boeing 707, the internet and nuclear fission all have in common?  They are some of the triumphs of government-funded research.  Public-private partnerships have led to breakthroughs across America’s wide range of industries and maintained our lead in several key fields including medicine, aerospace and computer technology.  Despite past success in innovation, we … Continue reading →

Al Armendariz, the EPA regional director for Texas and the surrounding states, resigned last month after a video surfaced of his proclamation to “crucify” businesses.  Mr. Armendariz was caught on video stating, as he described it, a “crude analogy” to his philosophy of enforcement. “It was kind of like how the Romans used to, you know, … Continue reading →

Although  a “death spiral” sounds more like the subject of a Star Trek episode than a description of an insurance market, several states in the past 20 years have experienced catastrophic collapses of their health insurance markets that would have left Captain Kirk reeling. A report issued earlier this year by America’s Health Insurance Plans … Continue reading →