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Following the recent nomination of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education, North Carolina Representative Virginia Foxx was appointed this week to be the new chairwoman of the House Education and Workforce Committee. She is a proponent of school choice and of minimal federal government intervention in education. Foxx has a fascinating personal story, having […]
I could not resist. I succumbed to the PBS Charles Murray Quiz on “Do you live in a bubble ?” I found the accompanying article and study insightful about how life experiences shape our ability to understand others. According to Murray, Washington DC is a bubble — a place where people do not have everyday life experiences that allow them to connect with people outside […]
On February 3, 2017 President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to review financial regulations instituted under the Obama administration. While the new executive order does not explicitly mention Dodd-Frank, it does direct the secretary of the Treasury to identify any regulations that “inhibit Federal regulation of the United States financial system in a manner […]
On February 28th, President Trump will address a joint session of Congress, as is tradition for incoming presidents in their first year in office. This major address is similar in purpose to the State of the Union, which is given by the president annually in subsequent years of his term. What is important about this […]
Tell us a little about yourself and why you started a circle. I’m married with one young son and I work for an agriculture company. I like reading, gardening, art and music. I’m also enjoying the adventure of being a mom—it can be humbling, enlightening and hilarious, often all at the same time! After attending The […]
Each of us wishes to talk about hot-button issues in a thoughtful, calm manner with that friend, colleague, or relative who has a totally different perspective: leading with facts rather than emotions. One of the best ways to have a great policy conversation is to arm yourself with knowledge beforehand. Having the facts at your […]