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Articles by John Hood

(2.18.04) The New Edwards Scenario
Another near-miss for John Edwards, in Wisconsin, has kept the idea of a competitive Democratic primary alive -- an idea welcomed by some politicos and the news media.

(2.17.04) Diagnosing the Health Care Issue
Public opinion polls shows that health care is among the top concerns of voters this election year. But what do they mean, and what do they expect politicians to do about it?

(2.16.04) The Slippery Economics of Water
With many local governments in North Carolina looking for ways to balance budgets and generate financial capital for infrastructure, it's time to rethink how we get our water.

(2.15.04) The Local Tax Man Cometh -- Again
North Carolina cities and counties are facing another round of tough budget choices this year. Some are already talking about raising current taxes -- or getting new ones, again.

(2.13.04) Primary Delay Caused by Legislative Leaders
North Carolina's 2004 primaries have been delayed from May until July. Some are blaming redistricting litigants, but the real story is legislative brinksmanship.

(2.12.04) On Productivity, Populism, and Pies
Gains in productivity used to concentrate primarily in manufacturing. Now it is coming to the service sector -- and it will be good news for American workers.

(2.11.04) But We Have a Five-Year Plan!
The NC economy is facing some serious challenges. That's why it should be so reassuring that state politicians have now fashioned a five-year plan to fix things.

(2.10.04) Adopt a Moratorium on Illogic
Advocates of a death-penalty moratorium are citing the Darryl Hunt case and recent Supreme Court decisions to prove their case. But the purported links aren't there.

(2.09.04) True Primary Colors
As expected, North Carolina's May primaries have been officially delayed until July. Legislative leaders are blaming redistricting litigation. Wrong.

(2.08.04) Death of the New Democrats
Bill Clinton has been both credited and maligned for changing the national Democratic Party. Well, the changes didn't stick, anyway.

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