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Don't let the feds control local education
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/03/18/2614987/dont-let-feds-control-local-education.html
03/18/10, By Ben Boychuk, The Sacrament Bee

Handout of federal education money flunks every test

http://www.mlive.com/opinion/jackson/index.ssf/2010/03/handout_of_federal_education_m.html

03/10/10, By Robert Holland, Jackson Citizen Patriot

Global warming hoax on the American people
http://www.stclairrecord.com/arguments/225159-global-warming-is-a-hoax-on-the-american-people
03/09/10, By Nancy Thorner, The Record

Wake-up call on property insurance
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20100308/LETTERS/100309765?Title=Wake-up-call-on-property-insurance
03/08/10, By Christian Camara, Herald Tribune

Junk Science Begets Junk Lawsuits
http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article.aspx?id=522957
03/05/10, By Maureen Martin, Investor's Business Daily

It’s More about Principle than Money
http://brleader.com/?p=1453
03/05/10, By Diane Bast

Supreme Court should overrule Chicago gun ban
http://www.suntimes.com/news/otherviews/2084922,CST-EDT-open05.article
03/05/10, By Maureen Martin, The Chicago Sun-Times

Beer tax increase deserved to die
http://www.dailymail.com/Opinion/LetterstotheEditor/201003010491
03/02/10, By John Nothdurft, Charleston Daily Mail

Cigarette tax hike would harm Illinois
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=362191
03/01/10, By John Nothdurft, Daily Herald

Two Cents: Obama-ed: Coercive, with hidden agendas
http://www.demingheadlight.com/ci_14489757
03/01/10, By Robert Holland, The Deming Headlight

Citizens Bear Cost Of Sports Stadiums
http://www.thebulletin.us/articles/2010/02/28/sports/doc4b8ac85e0ff65551462662.txt
02/28/10, By John Nothdurft, The Bulletin

Don't throw more money into state's gaping maw
http://www.southtownstar.com/news/opinion/guests/2072066,022810guest.article
02/28/10, By Steve Stanek, Southtown Star

Factory hiring is unrealistic dream
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/02/28/factory_hiring_is_unrealistic_dream/
02/27/10, By Matthew Glans, Boston Herald

The Summit of broken promises
http://dailycaller.com/2010/02/25/the-summit-of-broken-promises/
02/25/10, By Ben Domenech, The Daily Caller

Phony sales-tax reform from Gov. Rendell
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20100225_Letters__Phony_sales-tax_reform_from_Gov__Rendell.html
02/25/10, By John Nothdurft

World Cools Toward Warmists
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/feb/24/world-cools-toward-warmists/?feat=home_headlines
02/24/10, By Paul Chesser, The Washington Times

Bordering on fanatical
http://newsok.com/letters-to-the-editor-wednesday-feb.-24-2010/article/3441708?custom_click=headlines_widget
02/24/10, By John Nothdurft, The Oklahoman

Reforming the nation
http://blogs.denverpost.com/eletters/2010/02/22/reforming-the-nation%e2%80%99s-public-education-system-2-letters/
02/22/10, By Ben Boychuk, Denver Post

Not the answer for improving schools
http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20100221/LETTER/100229966/1022&parentprofile=1065
02/21/10, By Ben Boychuk, Vail Daily

Pledge unfulfilled
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/letters/s_667886.html 
02/19/10, By Robert Holland, Pittsburgh Tribune

The Disappearing Science of Global Warming
http://spectator.org/archives/2010/02/17/the-disappearing-science-of-gl
02/17/10, By Peter Ferrara, American Spectator

State's agreement with State Farm 'right decision for Florida's insurance consumers'
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/feb/17/letter-states-agreement-with-state-farm-right/
02/17/10, By Matthew Glans, TC Palm

A Real Solution for Covering the Uninsured
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2010/02/15/peter-ferrara-obama-health-care-reform-medicare/
02/16/10, By Peter Ferrara, FoxNews.com

Legalize, regulate online gaming
http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/story/2531562-p2.html

02/15/10, By Matthew Glans, Sacramento Bee

Temporary tax hikes
http://blog.nj.com/ledgerletters/2010/02/njs_out-of-control_spending_to.html
02/12/10, By John Nothdurft, The Star-Ledger

Showmanship is not leadership
http://dailycaller.com/2010/02/11/showmanship-is-not-leadership/
02/11/10, By Ben Domenech, Daily Caller

Anti-Warming Scam at Work in NY
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/anti_warming_scam_at_work_in_ny_YTgB4s0skXxJlbqVdUBR9L

02/09/10, By Paul Chesser, The New York Post

Illinois Supreme Court ruling hurts us all
http://blogs.e-rockford.com/sat/2010/02/09/illinois-supreme-court-ruling-hurts-us-all/

02/09/10, By Maureen Martin, Rockford Register Star

Tobacco taxes no way to fund Medicaid
http://savannahnow.com/opinion/2010-02-07/letters-editor-monday
02/07/10, By John Nothdurft, Savannah Now

New FEMA flood maps vital for nation’s safety
http://blog.al.com/press-register-commentary/2010/02/letters_you_want_gambling_then_change_the_law.html
02/07/10, by Matthew Glans, Mobile Press-Register

Crist's fiscal mess? That's understated
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/opinion/os-ed-letters-hometown-democracy-020310-20100202,0,2038271,full.story
02/03/10, by Christian Camara, Orlando Sentinel

Risk in this race
http://news.bostonherald.com/news/opinion/letters/view.bg?articleid=1230158&srvc=next_article

02/03/10, by Robert Holland, Boston Herald

High-Speed Rail Burns Money Fast
http://news.bostonherald.com/news/opinion/op_ed/view.bg?articleid=1230169
02/03/10, by Steve Stanek, Boston Herald

‘Climate change’ becoming a political term

http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=155042
01/29/10, by Sachpreet Chandhoke, Medill Reports 

Construction limits on barrier islands needed
http://www.jdnews.com/opinion/span-72119-justify-align.html
01/24/10, letter to the editor by Matthew Glans, Jacksonville Daily News

Robert Holland: Obama is bribing states to accept national curriculum
http://www.projo.com/opinion/contributors/content/CT_holland22_01-22-10_P3H34U2_v29.3f8da91.html
01/22/10, letter to the editor by Robert Holland, Providence Journal

Missing the mark
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6820821.html
01/17/10, letter to the editor by Matthew Glans, Houston Chronicle

Kennedy's decision may defeat his goal
http://www.suntimes.com/news/commentary/1994345,CST-EDT-open17b.article
01/16/10, op-ed by Benjamin Domenech, Chicago Sun-times 

Insurance plan will raise auto rates
http://www.detnews.com/article/20100115/OPINION01/1150346/1008/opinion01/Rebuttal--Insurance-plan-will-raise-auto-rates
01/15/10, letter to the editor by Matthew Glans, Detroit News

Guest Editorial: Junk food tax is junk policy
http://www.dailysunnews.com/archives/story.aspx/17589/guest-editorial
01/15/10, letter to the editor by John Nothdurft, Daily Sun News

Letters to the Editor: Flood insurance program broken
http://blog.al.com/press-register-commentary/2010/01/letters_to_the_editor_flood_insurance_program_broken.html
01/15/10, letter to the editor by Matthew Glans, Alabama Register

State must tackle insurance fraud
http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/letters/story/1424150.html

01/14/10, letter to the editor by Christian Camara, Miami Herald 

Don't judge unfairly
http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20100114/OPINION03/1140302/Your-mail-Don-t-judge-unfairly
01/14/10, letter to the editor by Matthew Glans, The Town Talk

Obamacare to detriment of everyone's health
http://news.bostonherald.com/news/opinion/op_ed/view/20100114obamacare_to_detriment_of_everyones_health/srvc=news&position=also

01/14/10, op-ed by Peter Ferrara, The Boston Herald

Pro-Con | Should states such as North Carolina be able to ban smoking in restaurants and bars?
http://www.kansascity.com/273/story/1682012.html
01/13/09, letter to the editor by John Nothdurft, Kansas City Star

Let Go of Those Irrational Fears
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703436504574640270908753810.html
01/13/10, letter to the editor by Jay Lehr, The Wall Street Journal

Don't give government credit for dumping plastic bags
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/jan/13/letter-dont-give-government-credit-for-dumping/

01/13/10, op-ed by John Nothdurft, TC Palm

Coakley errs in insurance case
http://www.patriotledger.com/opinions/x1530317895/YOUR-OPINION-Coakley-errs-in-insurance-case
01/13/10, letter to the editor, by Matthew Glans, The Patriot Ledger

Will 2010 World Cup Be Economic Boom or Bust for South Africa?
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/2010-world-cup-economic-boom-bust-south-africa/story?id=9507053
01/08/10, news report, ABC News, By Matthew Jaffe

Problems With Wind Power
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-0108vplettersbriefs3jan08,0,1437571.story
01/08/10, letter to the editor, Chicago Tribune, By Dan Miller

'Reforming' health care: A fiscal derailment
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/s_660957.html
01/06/10, editorial, The Pittsburgh Times-Review

Understanding the Global Warming Delusion
http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/bast-understanding-the-global-warming-delusion-pjm-exclusive/
01/07/10, Pajamas Media oped by, Joseph Bast

Climategate: You Should Be Steamed
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6795858.html
01/02/10, oped in The Houston Chronicle, by Neil Frank PhD

Tea Parties Versus The Two Parties
http://www.thebulletin.us/articles/2010/01/05/commentary/op-eds/doc4b42f5ddde72d297452002.txt
01/05/10, The Philadelphia Bulletin oped, By John O'Hara

Bay State, don’t backtrack on auto insurance
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/letters/articles/2010/01/01/bay_state_dont_backtrack_on_auto_insurance/
01/01/10, Boston Globe oped, By Matthew Glans

How To Win Independent Voters
http://www.elkodaily.com/articles/2010/01/01/opinion/editorial/doc4b3d5cac97506312485285.txt)
12/31/09, Elko Daily Press oped, By John O'Hara

How President Obama Lost an Opportunity
http://www.chillicothegazette.com/article/20091231/OPINION02/912310313/1014/OPINION/President-Obama-lost-an-opportunity
12/31/09 Chillilcothe (Ohio) Gazette oped, By Greg Scandlen

Development Subsidies Are Unnecessary, Wasteful -- and Popular
http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2009/12/29/r_rnbucqissjaoyhjq5rbw/index.xml
12/30/09 The Northwest Herald (Ill) oped, By Steve Stanek

More regulation not always answer
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20091228/OPINION03/912280303/1014/OPINION

12/28/09, Battlecreek Enquirer oped, By Matthew Glans

Bill Gates, PTA eye some southern schools
http://www.theapexherald.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Bill+Gates-+PTA+eye+some+southern+schools+%20&id=5261309-Bill+Gates-+PTA+eye+some+southern+schools+&instance=home_news_lead
12/22/09, The Apex (N.C.) Herald oped, By Robert Holland

They oughta read the law
http://www.dailysunnews.com/DSNOpinion1.shtml

12/21/09, The Daily Sun News (N.C.) op-ed, By Maureen Martin

Madness piled on top of insanity
http://www.southtownstar.com/news/opinion/guests/1947114,122009guest.article
12/20/09, The Southtown Star (Ill.) oped, By Greg Scandlen

L.A. schools to cut weak new teachers
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/letters/
12/18/09, LA Times op-ed, Robert Holland

Breaking the bank of Citibank
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/18/breaking-the-bank-of-citibank/
12/18/09, Washington Times op-ed, By Matthew Glans

Mississippi Rate Hikes a Necessary Step

http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20091216/OPINION02/912160368/1309/Mississippi-Rate-Hikes-a-Necessary-Step

12/16/09, Clarion Ledger op-ed, By Matthew Glans

Greenpeace gets taste of its own medicine
http://spectator.org/blog/2009/12/16/greenpeace-gets-taste-of-its-o
12/16/09, The American Spectator, By Paul Chesser

Web letter: Teachers should know subjects, learn methods in summer workshops
http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20091215/EDIT09/312159906/1021/EDIT
12/15/09, The Journal Gazette, By Robert Holland

Open Cronyism Better Than Conceal Cronyism
http://www.cdobs.com/?s=maureen+martin&x=0&y=0
12/11/09, Chicago Daily Observer, By Maureen Martin

‘Political schizophrenia’ gripping Florida regulators, analyst says
http://ifawebnews.com/2009/12/08/political-schizophrenia-gripping-florida-regulators-analyst-says/
12/08/09, Insurance Financial Advisor, By Bob Graham

Committing HarryCare
http://spectator.org/archives/2009/12/02/committing-harrycare/
12/02/09, The American Spectator, By Peter Ferrara

Global Warming Scandal Makes Scientific Progress More Difficult, Experts Say
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,578368,00.html
12/01/09, FoxNews.com, By Gene J. Koprowski

Good test scores can mean good teachers at work
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20091129/OPINION04/911290308/-1/BUSINESS04/Good-test-scores-can-mean-good-teachers-at-work
11/29/09, Des Moines Register op-ed, By Robert Holland

Andy did something good last night
http://spectator.org/blog/2009/11/24/andy-did-something-good-last-n

11/24/09, The American Spectator op-ed, By Paul Chesser

The 12 C's of Climate Alarmism
http://spectator.org/archives/2009/11/23/the-12-cs-of-climate-alarmism

11/23/09, The American Spectator op-ed, By Paul Chesser

Forget the committees
http://www.williamsondailynews.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Forget+the+committees-+listen+to+doc%20&id=4593339-Forget+the+committees-+listen+to+doc&instance=secondary_opinion_left_column
11/22/09, Williamson Daily News op-ed, By Greg Scandlen

Fasano's plan for pensions is sound
http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20091120/OPINION02/911200316/1006/opinion
11/20/09, Tallahassee Democrat op-ed, By John Nothdurft

Educators and the constitution
http://www.modbee.com/opinion/letters/story/940212.html
11/19/09, The Modesto Bee op-ed, By Robert Holland

India Scientists get cold blast
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/18/india-scientists-get-cold-blast/

11/18/09, Washington Times op-ed, by James Taylor

Governor’s proposal to tax candy and soda
http://blogs.denverpost.com/eletters/2009/11/17/governor%E2%80%99s-proposal-to-tax-candy-and-soda/
11/17/09, Denver Post op-ed, by John Nothdurft

Is Virginia Too Purple to Accept Funds?
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/opinion/letters/article/ED-HOLLANDR16_20091115-173209/305888/

11/17/09, Richmond Times-Dispatch op-ed, By Bob Holland

The Redemption of American Begins Friday the 13th November, 2009
http://www.cc2009.us/archives/44-nov13/107-ralph-conner--core-heartland-institute
11/13/09, Ralph Conner – C.O.R.E., Heartland Institute

Ratner Family Ties:  ACORN and Justice Department Plot Thickens
http://biggovernment.com/2009/11/12/ratner-family-ties-acorn-and-justice-department-plot-thickens/

11/12/09, Big Government op-ed, By John O'Hara

Net Neutrality Regulatory regime stifles innovation
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091112/OPINION02/911120308/1108

11/12/09, Honolulu Advertiser op-ed, By James G. Lakely

Economic development from Kelo case fails
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/147005
11/12/09, East Valley Tribune op-ed, By Steve Stanek

Why the U.S. should cut its corporate tax rate
http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091112/OPINION/911120308/-1/NEWS17/Guest-commentary--Why-the-U.S.-should-cut-its-corporate-tax-rate
11/12/09, The Town Talk op-ed, By John Nothdurft

Beware the climate change alarmists
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-oped1110byrnenov10,0,3012538.column
11/10/09, Chicago Tribune, By Dennis Byrne

Two Cents: Unlucky In Some Schools
http://www.demingheadlight.com/ci_13758866
11/10/09, The Deming Headlight, op-ed By Bob Holland

The Real Net Neutrality debate
http://www.suntimes.com/news/commentary/letters/1872771,CST-EDT-vox09.article

11/09/09, Chicago Sun-times, letter to the editor By James G. Lakely 

Taxpayers will take hit again in Clunkers II
http://thetandd.com/articles/2009/11/09/opinion/edit/doc4af46ea7983de051039702.txt
11/9/09, The Times and Democrat op-ed, By Steve Stanek

In my View:  CO2 curbs would be devasting
http://www.sj-r.com/opinions/x801093616/Dan-Miller-CO2-curbs-would-be-devastating
11/7/09, State-Journal Register op-ed, By Dan Miller

Cash-for-clunkers runs over taxpayers
http://news.bostonherald.com/news/opinion/op_ed/view/20091106cash_for_clunkers_runs_over_taxpayers/srvc=news&position=also
11/06/09, Boston Herald op-ed, by Steve Stanek

The man-made myth
http://stanfordreview.org/article/the-man-made-myth
11/06/09, The Stanford Review editorial by Dakin Sloss and Matt Cook citing Climate Change Reconsidered.

Iowa City city council should listen to Nothdurft
http://hawkcentral.press-citizen.com/article/20091106/OPINION05/911060301/-1/getpublished/Council-should-listen-to-Nothdurft
11/06/09, Iowa City Press-Citizen, letter to the editor from local resident

Make your voice heard on health care bill
http://www.southtownstar.com/news/opinion/letters/1862678,110409letters.article

11/04/09, Southtown Star, By Greg Scandlen

FCC threatens to disrupt Web free market
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/146628
11/04/09, East Valley Tribune editorial opposing net neutrality

Overdraft bank fees fall under scrutiny
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/opinion/letters/article_d7a8e0b8-ee01-5c9e-8769-e15af18d1efb.html
11/03/09, Press of Atlantic City, letter to the editor, By Matthew Glans

Too Much Taxing
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-1103vplettersbriefs1nov03,0,1306514.story
11/03/09 Letter to the Editor, Chicago Tribune. By Heartland Policy Advisor Robert F. Hamilton, MD, Richard Dolinar, MD and 20 other physicians and medical professionals.

Stop health care shell game
http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&orgId=574&topicId=100007424&docId=l:1062429185&start=10
10/27/09, Deming Headlight, op-ed, By Ben Domenech

Sour taste from sweet tax
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/letters/sour_taste_from_sweet_tax_du0qUIMleRzP3pyVrZUr0I
10/26/09 New York Post, letter to the editor, By John Nothdurft

Debaters in Lakewood face off on global warming
http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Stories/News/General-News/Story~675043.aspx
10/22/09 By Linda Droeger, YourHub.com
Scientists Hold Forum at Capitol to Rebut Claim That Man Causes Climate Change
http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/55278
10/12/09 CNSNews.com, featuring "Climate Change Reconsidered"

Soda tax won't improve children's health
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/
editorialcommentary/story/1AEA561AC018FF99862576480080DBC2?OpenDocument
10/08/09, St. Louis Dispatch, By John Nothdurft

Real equal protection
http://www.suntimes.com/news/commentary/letters/1810869,CST-EDT-vox07a.article

10/07/09, Chicago Sun-times, By Ralph Conner

Acting like a bunch of christies
http://spectator.org/archives/2009/10/07/acting-like-a-bunch-of-christi

10/07/09, The American Spectator, By Peter Ferrara

We hope Supreme Court again upholds right to bear arms
http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091002/EDITORIAL/910020342
10/05/09, Editorial, News-Sentinel

Sears Centre plan failed the taxpayers
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=326050
10/05/09, By Steve Stanek, Daily Herald

Plenty of well-founded skepticism out there
http://www2.canada.com/albernivalleytimes/news/story.html?id=3e15d433-2644-42a5-a0fd-23b3a36684b0
10/01/09, By Gary Seinen, British Columbia, Canada, Alberni Valley Times

Well said: Ralph Conner on gun control
http://www.sedaliademocrat.com/articles/conner-19444-ralph-well.html
10/02/09, By Ralph Conner, the Arizona Sedalia Democrat

Opinion: Taxes should not be a partisan issue
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20091002/
OPINION/910020308/1050

10/02/09 By John Nothdurft, Oregon Statesman-Journal

Letters: High Taxes Send Residents Fleeing
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=848107&category=OPINION
10/01/09 By John Nothdurft, Albany (NY) Times-Union

New FCC Chairman Targets Internet, Threatens Innovation
http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/09/new_fcc_chairman_targets_inter.html
10/01/09 By James Lakely, The American Thinker

The Central Planning Failure of the Sears Centre
http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?Article_ID=18499
10/01/09, by Steve Stanek, NCPA

Letters: Alcohol tax is not the answer to drunken driving
http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20090930/OSH0603/909300416/Letters--Alcohol-tax-is-not-the-answer-to-drunken-driving
9/30/09, by John Nothdurft, Oshkosh Northwestern

Dem's Plans Would Reduce Choices
http://www.heartland.org/full/26027/Dems_Plans_Would_Reduce_Choices.html
09/24/09, by Peter Ferrara, Daily Herald (Utah)