The national health care debate continues, but as of now, it’s behind closed doors. CSPAN wants transparency. Sounds pretty reasonable, right? President Obama certainly thought so on the campaign trail. Will he let the cameras in for full, comprehensive coverage of the debates, or renege on his transparency pledge? Stay tuned.
Join Us on January 20!
Want to hear the real story behind the surge in global warming alarmism? You’re invited to join us on Wednesday, January 20 for an evening with Chris Horner, a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute and the author of the bestselling book, “Red Hot Lies”.
Date: Wednesday, January 20
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Place: 190 South LaSalle Street, 40th Floor, Chicago
Cost: $30 per ticket (includes drinks and appetizers)
Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. For more information or to RSVP, contact Katie Truesdell at 312-346-5700, ext. 207 or katie@illinoispolicy.org.
Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda…
For Illinois, 2009 should have been a year of opportunity. Unfortunately, Illinois ended 2009 much in the way it ended in 2008: with red ink as far as the eye can see. It wasn’t due to a shortage of good, common-sense suggestions—and you can read fifteen that state politicians ignored here.
$3000 for Glue Sticks
In 2008 and 2009, the Illinois Department of Employment Security spent $3,332.32 on glue sticks. That’s right, glue sticks. Where else are your tax dollars going? You can find out at why charter schools are a winning formula in Springfield and beyond.
Institute in the News:
CBS and “Beyond the Beltway”
A $3500 tax credit for pets may sound barking mad to you, but to one Michigan congressman, it’s a whale of an idea. You can watch John Tillman weigh in on the idea on CBS2 Chicago here. Interested in a perspective on national issues? John appeared on Bruce DuMont’s “Beyond the Beltway” as well. You can listen in here.