The Dirty Secret Of Energy Subsidies

Before we can have a rational debate on America's future energy needs, both parties need to acknowledge the role tax preferences and other subsidies play in the marketplace. See, it’s still possible for Republicans and Democrats to work together on energy legislation. On Thursday, the ethanol …

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Written by Jim DiPeso on Sunday June 19, 2011

Grover Norquist, Alpha Male?

Guys like Tom Coburn didn't get second dates in high school, claims Grover Norquist. Sen. Coburn is married to a former Miss Oklahoma. Mr. Norquist is, well, Mr. Norquist. J.D. Hamel wrote a great piece here at FrumForum regarding the struggle between Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) and Americans …

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Written by Mark R. Yzaguirre on Saturday June 18, 2011

Why Pawlenty Doubled Down on Ethanol

It's right for Tim Pawlenty to travel to Iowa to denounce ethanol and other farm subsidies. But is this his way of downplaying his Iowa expectations? It's courageous, principled, and right for Tim Pawlenty to travel to Iowa to denounce ethanol and other farm subsidies. But I'm also left wondering: …

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Written by David Frum on Monday May 23, 2011