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by Al Bienstock

AL GORE GREEN

On things "green," Al Gore opts to expound.
Funny ... what goes around comes around.
Students will soon be seen
With faces turning green -
The Al Gore School's built on toxic ground.

FOXNews, 9/7/10: "A Los Angeles school district has named a new academy after Al Gore - the only problem is the school was built on toxic soil."

NINE-ONE-ONE REMEMBERED

The attack that took place nine-one-one
Signaled that a new war had begun.
Now we cannot forget
That it's not over yet
And it won't be until we have won.

biCZAR WORLD

Barrack has lots of czars, like for TARP,
And some of them are not very sharp.
Now he's added one more
To engage in a war.
Against terrorists? No, Asian carp.

Chicago Tribune, 9/8/10: "The White House has tapped a former leader of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana Wildlife Federation as the Asian carp czar to oversee the federal response to keeping the invasive species out of the Great Lakes."

WHAT DROPPED - JOBLESS CLAIMS OR STANDARDS?

Jobless claims dropped. Dems were elated.
But the results were overstated -
Were real numbers used? No.
Just an Obama show -
For nine states they were estimated.

Bloomberg, 9/9/10: "Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits declined more than forecast last week, easing concern that employers will accelerate firings as the world's largest economy cools." "For the latest reporting week, nine states didn't file claims data to the Labor Department in Washington because of the Labor Day holiday earlier this week, a department official told reporters. California and Virginia estimated their figures and the U.S. government estimated the other seven."

Elizabeth Bryan

Wed, February 17, 2010

The True Cost of Unemployment Compensation

Pennsylvania's unemployment compensation fund is bankrupt. Beginning in March 2009,the Keystone State borrowed over $2 billion from the federal government to keep it solvent. Unfortunately, ...

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Tue, September 01, 2009

Rendell's Mixed Energy Agenda

Governor Rendell frequently talks about the need to combat rising energy costs. Yet he continues to support policies that will increase Pennsylvanians' electric bills and endanger thousands of jobs ...

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Thu, May 28, 2009

Government Intervention Prolongs Recessions

Recessions are a tough time for all�many lose their jobs, family incomes shrink, and budgets are squeezed. But recessions are natural and, in the long-run, foster a stronger economy. It is important ...

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Tue, April 07, 2009

Electricity Deregulation: A Successful Transition

Most Pennsylvania residents will soon see significant increases in their electricity bills. Many state lawmakers are concerned about the political backlash they will receive as a result. But it is ...

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Tue, December 02, 2008

What's Wrong With PA Higher Education?

In the midst of rising tuition, dwindling tax revenue, and a recession, the presidents of 13 state-owned colleges are collectively receiving $147,427 in raises, which would equal tuition for 27 ...

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