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9:30 AM, Sep 13, 2011 • By ANDREW G. BIGGS and JASON RICHWINE

Princeton University professor Alan Krueger, recently named by President Obama to be the new chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, is perhaps best known for his claim that raising minimum wage will not reduce employment. But Krueger has had a long, varied career as a labor economist—and a history that should be especially interesting to budget cutters.

California's Top Member of Congress Opposes Obama's High-Speed Rail Plan

Rep. Kevin McCarthy says thanks but no thanks.

11:00 AM, Mar 8, 2011 • By FRED BARNES

President Obama’s controversial plan for a high-speed rail system took a hit Tuesday as the top California member of Congress, House majority whip Kevin McCarthy, voiced strong opposition to building a new rail line between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

6:49 PM, Nov 29, 2010 • By DANIEL HALPER

The Obama administration today announced a two-year pay freeze for all federal workers (excluding military). Phil Klein puts the policy into perspective:

The Federal Court's Faulty Arizona Immigration Decision

A review.

12:00 AM, Aug 3, 2010 • By ADAM J. WHITE

Amid the controversy arising from the federal district court's decision to strike down portions of Arizona's Senate Bill 1070, one must keep in mind the fact that the case is at its most preliminary stage.

A review.

12:00 AM, Aug 3, 2010 • By ADAM J. WHITE

Amid the controversy arising from the federal district court's decision to strike down portions of Arizona's Senate Bill 1070, one must keep in mind the fact that the case is at its most preliminary stage.

More options for congressional Democrats.

7:40 AM, Jun 21, 2010 • By STEPHEN F. HAYES

An update to my piece for the magazine this week ("Dereliction of Duty"). In my efforts to simplify budget arcana, I left out some important information.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy says thanks but no thanks.

A review.

A review.

More options for congressional Democrats.

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