Jeff Emanuel
The Nightmare of Rationing in Oregon
We as a nation can’t afford to learn the same lesson that Oregon is learning the hard way.
Obama Promises Support to Opponents of Detainee Photo Release
Obama says the photos revealing alleged abuse of detainees will remain classified, despite ACLU pressure for their release.
New GI Bill a Boon for (Most) Veterans
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is a vast improvement over its predecessor, though not entirely flawless.
Obama’s Afghan Plan Refuses to Embrace Victory
The president's strategy ignores the facts on the ground in the region — and the significance of America’s fight there.
Why Trade U.S.’s Health Care Problem for Britain’s Catastrophe?
Obama has changed the sales pitch to focus on costs, but the plan is the same: trade a cost problem for an access disaster. (Watch PJTV's virtual health care forum here.)
Obama’s ‘PayGo’ Sleight of Hand
Behold, the president's "now you see it, now you don't" deficit spending to get a nationalized health care bill.
Senate Health Bill: A Trillion-Dollar Federal Takeover
A new draft forwarded by Kennedy and Dodd spells obvious disaster for the American worker. (Get details on PJTV's virtual health care forum here.)
Numbers Don’t Lie — Except When They’re Fabricated
Behold, the sublime insanity of the administration's job creation lies.
The GOP’s Market-Friendly Health Care Reform
The comprehensive Republican plan is light years ahead of the Democrats' "reform" proposal.
North Korea Ramps Up Threats
Kim Jong Il has rescinded the truce that halted the Korean War. (Also read Richard Fernandez: “Words matter, but they aren’t everything.")
Lost Heroes of the War on Terror: Gallant Deeds and Untold Tales
Our culture immortalizes show-biz celebrities — shouldn't we know the names and hear the stories of our nation's true heroes?
Court Says Bureaucrats, Not Doctors, Decide What Is ‘Medically Necessary’
A ruling by the 11th Circuit could be a sign of things to come in Obama's America.
Who Should Control Your Health Care?
In the near future, a nameless bureaucrat may determine what kind of medical treatment you receive.
What the Tea Parties Represent
The nationwide protests are just the start of a movement that could — if followed through — bring real change to Washington.
Revolution Rekindled: Tea Party Movement Blossoms
The time has come for the American taxpayer to stand up against the forces of fiscal irresponsibility. (Watch PJTV for live coverage of today's tea parties.)
The Story of a Successful Rescue (and the Obama Adminstration’s Attempt to Claim Credit)
Despite efforts to spin the pirate tale as evidence of bold leadership by an inexperienced president, the reality was clearly nothing of the sort. (Also read Phyllis Chesler: "When Narratives Collide")
D.C. School System Bids Farewell to Vouchers
An experimental voucher program falls victim to a cynical ploy by the White House and Senate.
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| THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION HAS BECOME THE STUFF OF NEW YORKER SATIRE: Obama Denies Role in Government. ... |