Columns 2011
Automatic Defense Cuts Must be Stopped
In the 10 years since 9/11, the U.S. military has won in Iraq and decimated al Qaida in Afghanistan. But American security is still threatened on multiple fronts: the epicenter of the global terrorist threat is shifting; Iran’s taunts are growing...
U.S.-Mexico Border a Far Cry From Secure
In the debate on securing the Southwest border, critics are quick to dismiss much of the violence that continues drawing innocent people into the cross-fire and often point to misleading statistics that suggest the danger is overstated and...
Defense Cuts Hurt U.S. in Long Run
The defense budget is routinely assailed as a primary source of U.S. debt. But total spending on national security registers at only 3.5 percent of gross domestic product — the lowest since World War II. The national debt, now at $15 trillion, is...
Better Info Puts Schooling in Parents' Hands
When it comes to the quality of education, there is a lot we can learn from basic data on students and schools. The right information, or reported data, can tell a parent how his or her child is doing in the classroom. It can tell a teacher how his...
Bill Targets Predatory Litigation
When it comes to job-creation barriers, there's a litany of tax and regulatory impediments contributing to high unemployment and preventing employers from putting people back to work. Often missing from the discussion on what's holding back job...
Smart Move: Arms for Allies
In a move aimed to strengthen U.S. security interests, the Obama administration, after struggling to come to a decision on whether to sell Taiwan 66 new F-16 C/D fighter aircraft or retrofit older models, notified Congress this week that the...
Secure the Borders Before Reform
Our borders must be secured before any comprehensive immigration reform. Luckily, border security is the easy part. The right combination of border infrastructure, personnel and technology – all working in unison – can effectively close smuggling...
Stop Exporting American Jobs
With almost 1 in 10 Americans out of work, the need for immediate job growth cannot be overstated. What's ironic is that with all the talk about jobs and recovery, not a whole lot is being said about the record number of jobs still going overseas....
Now not the Time to Cut Defense
With so much funding for the Defense Department now on the chopping block — particularly the potential for $600 billion in cuts under the debt limit agreement – America’s ability s to defend itself and confront emerging threats is at serious risk....
A Tax on Technology in a High-Tech Town
In some way, we have all seen or been touched by the benefits of medical technology. Decades of advancements in life sciences and device manufacturing are helping people live longer, more productive lives and give hope to countless individuals and...
