Blueprint for GOP Victories Nov 6, 2009
Discretionary spending in the Bush years actually went up faster than in the Clinton years, according to a study by George Mason University economist Veronique de Rugy. And Congressional pork spiked in 2005 when Republicans were still in control, with almost 14,000 pork-barrel earmarks included in legislation that year. (Townhall.com)
Business leaders ready to hold Bob McDonnell to promises Nov 6, 2009
In Arlington, we re particularly interested in the George Mason University campus in the county. We want to make sure that continues to proceed to grow as originally planned. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
U.S. Republicans projected to win gubernatorial elections in Virginia, New Jersey Nov 4, 2009
Mark Rozell, a George Mason university professor on political science, also agreed that if the Democratic Party loses Virginia and New Jersey, "it will be read as the repudiation of some of Obama's policies and suggest a very difficult year for his party in 2010.". However, Candy Crowley, a CNN political commentator, said "a lot can happen between now and 2010," so "to extrapolate too much and superimpose this over what's going on to happen in 2010 is a mistake.". (Xinhuanet, China)
GOP's McDonnell wins Va. election Nov 4, 2009
Keeping the "polarizing" Palin at arm's length was good strategy, George Mason University political scientist Stephen Farnsworth said ... "Too little, too late," said Stephen Farnsworth, a George Mason University political scientist. (USA Today)
NYT: Is N.Y. marathon winner American enough? Nov 4, 2009
Race is still extremely important when you think about athletics, said David Wiggins, a professor at George Mason University who studies African-Americans and sports. There is this notion about innate physiological gifts that certain races presumably possess. (MSNBC -- Race)
Obama, Democrats tested in 2009 elections Nov 4, 2009
"The Republicans could show they are competitive in Virginia, and also send a national message that they are able to come back in the Obama era," said Mark Rozell, a political science professor at George Mason University. The other gubernatorial race in New Jersey is caught in a tie between the current Democratic governor, Jon Corzine, and his Republican challenger Chris Christie. (Xinhuanet, China)
Researchers detail new power management technique Nov 3, 2009
2) by Baoxian Zhao, a computer science graduate student at George Mason University. According to the paper, the main thrust of the shared recovery technique is the designation of a global shared recovery block with a design that can be used by any task at run time. (EETimes)
Virginia Race Gives Republicans a Blueprint for Success Nov 3, 2009
The negative attacks hurt Deeds, especially among Obama Republicans, says Joseph Taylor, a 19-year-old economics major at George Mason University who made more than 400 calls for McDonnell on Sunday. "A lot of the folks I spoke to still like Obama even if they take issue with some of the things that he's been doing," Taylor said before the Leesburg rally. (Time.com)
GW to Host Prospect Camp Nov. 7-8 Oct 30, 2009
Coaches from Georgetown University, University of Maryland, Mount St. Mary's University, George Mason University and the University of Virginia will be in attendance. . (Gwsports.com)
Obama's Nobel Peace Prize Oct 28, 2009
Dr. Williams serves on the faculty of George Mason University as John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics and is the author of. TOWNHALL DAILY: Be the first to read Walter Williams' column. (Townhall.com)
Mandatory Savings? Oct 28, 2009
In a 2008 Health Affairs article, George Mason University economist Jack Hadley and three co-authors calculate that "uncompensated care represents 2.2 percent of health spending in 2008.". Obama came closer to explaining the real motivation for the insurance mandate when he said that "unless everybody does their part, many of the insurance reforms we seek -- especially requiring insurance companies to cover pre-existing conditions -- just can't be achieved." He worries that insuring older,... (Townhall.com)
Governor races seen as Obama rating Oct 26, 2009
If they win back the governor's office, "the Republicans could now show they are alive and well and they are competitive in Virginia, but it also sends a national message about the Republicans' ability to come back in the Obama era," said Mark Rozell, a professor of public policy at George Mason University in Virginia. Democrats also control the other governor's seat up this year. (CNN)
Season of false starts for news organizations Oct 26, 2009
In live broadcasts, anchors need to take care in emphasizing what is not known, said Frank Sesno, a former CNN Washington bureau chief who is now a professor at George Mason University. "We're not doing it enough," he said, "because it's too easy to seize on something that appears to be happening before our eyes and run with it.". (MSNBC -- Television)
Some advice not worth a quack Oct 23, 2009
McTigue is a former New Zealand ambassador and director of the Government Accountability Project at George Mason University. He s advising the state on how to shrink costs because Gov. Bobby Jindal has asked for a preliminary list of cost-cutting measures to slash 1 billion off the budget of 29 billion before December. (New Iberia, LA)
A script for a fantasy, not a health care plan Oct 23, 2009
A new study by Charles Rowley of George Mason University and Nathanael Smith of the Locke Institute, "Economic Contractions in the United States: A Failure of Government," available on Amazon, concludes that we are about to repeat history. Then, as now, just as it looked as if we would recover, our government decided to pile on new programs and new taxes and so bedeviled businesses that they didn't hire, and the unemployment rate remained unimaginably high, and. (Albany Times Union)
Jack Kemp Foundation Launched Oct 23, 2009
For their first initiative, the foundation will work with George Mason University s Mercatus Center on Enterprise Africa, focusing on a project in Rwanda. There ve been lots of success stories in Rwanda, coming out of the civil war, because they ve made policy changes that incentivizes folks to start businesses, and then where economic growth happened, we ve also seen reconciliation between people who were at war, Kemp said. (Human Events Online)
U.S. new rules on executive compensation Oct 23, 2009
"There's definitely never been anything like this where a government sets pay for a company that's publicly traded," said J.W. Verret, a corporate law expert at George Mason University. However, some also complained that government's interference in the free market will hurt the companies, which might loose top executive talent to competitors due to the sharp pay cuts. (Xinhuanet, China)
Senators Take On Obama's Czars Oct 23, 2009
Every Administration has defined its czars differently, but generally speaking, they are appointees, not confirmed by the Senate, who help coordinate issues across agencies, says James Pfiffner, a presidential historian at George Mason University. These advisers cannot make decisions themselves; instead, they whittle down the options to present to the President. (Time.com)
Salaries of top executives by 90%... Oct 22, 2009
"There's definitely never been anything like this where a government sets pay for a company that's publicly traded," said J.W. Verret, a corporate law expert at George Mason University School of Law. Espen Eckbo, director of the Center for Corporate Governance at Dartmouth College's Tuck School of Business, said the changes to corporate governance could be even more significant. (The Drudge Report)
DIVERSE ARTS: Visual artist variety on display Nov. 5-6 Oct 22, 2009
He completed his bachelor's degree in performance at George Mason University, where he studied with Larry Snitzler. Jenkins has performed in master classes with Pepe Romero, Roland Dyens, Martha Masters, Gilbert Biberian, Gallardo Del Rey and Joaquin Clerch. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Redskins woes: Is Dan Snyder to blame? Oct 20, 2009
Communication, in good times and in bad, is paramount, said Alison O Brien, associate dean for undergraduate programs at George Mason University s School of Management. He needs to make sure he is consistently communicating the message he wants his constituents or stakeholders to hear, she said. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Lieberman to hold czars hearing Oct 20, 2009
Witnesses at Lieberman's hearing will include former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, George Mason University Professor James Piffner, Attorney Lee A. Casey, and Harold Relyea, a former researcher at the Congressional Research Service. The hearing is scheduled for the morning of Oct. 22. (TheHill.com)
Is Your Weight Ruining Your Love Life? Oct 20, 2009
The writer, Daniel K. Pryce, holds a masters degree in public administration from George Mason University, U.S.A. He is a member of the national honor society for public affairs and administration in the U.S.A. He can be reached at dpryce@cox. net. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Commonwealth's attorney race is a rematch Jenkins and Hicks race off for Fredericksburg prosecutor job Oct 19, 2009
com LABRAVIA J. JENKINS Political party: Independent Age: 55 Occupation: Fredericksburg commonwealth's attorney Family: Husband, Burvin; daughter, Allison Education: Bachelor's degree, Columbia College; J.D., George Mason University School of Law Military: U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, lance corporal Community Activities: Rappahannock Rotary Club; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center, chair of board of directors; Walk for Sickle Cell Anemia; Fredericksburg Women's Forum;... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS PLACE SIXTH AT DELAWARE INVITE Oct 18, 2009
George Mason University placed first with 30 points and an average time of 26:00. 30. (Umeshawks.com)
EPA probes Atlanta lead smelter Oct 18, 2009
In 2001, researchers from George Mason University in Virginia published a report in the American Journal of Public Health saying they had identified about 430 former smelter sites nationwide that were unknown to the federal authorities by examining historical records, such as old metal industry directories and fire insurance maps. The AJC used similar records to identify the Evans Metal smelter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Thomas Oliver: No accounting in health bill Oct 16, 2009
A new study by Charles Rowley of George Mason University and Nathanael Smith of the Locke Institute, Economic Contractions in the United States: A Failure of Government, available on Amazon, concludes that we are about to repeat history. Then, as now, just as it looked as if we would recover, our government decided to pile on new programs, new taxes, and generally so bedeviled businesses that they didn t hire, and the unemployment rate remained unimaginably high, and. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Lesser access for babies? Oct 15, 2009
George Mason University. A surge in enrollment this year at George Mason University makes the Fairfax County school the largest in Virginia. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
UC Berkeley professor shares Nobel in economics Oct 14, 2009
"Until her work, the thinking was, 'Let the state intervene. If you leave it to individuals to do whatever they want, resources will be depleted,' " Paul Dragos Aligica, a political scientist at George Mason University, told the Associated Press. "But she said 'Hold on,' and found that's not the case.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
• Emily A. Howell Oct 14, 2009
She was a student at George Mason University. Survivors include two sons, Evan and Anthony; one sister, Layla Quintana of King George; her father, Doyle Howell of North Carolina; and her mother, Dorothy Stephens of North Carolina. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Va Gov. Kaine Tries To Stem Tide Of Red Oct 13, 2009
"There is a lot of concern in Democratic circles that this is going to be a difficult year for them," says Mark Rozell, an political analyst at George Mason University. And not even a personal visit by an incumbent governor with a 60 percent approval rating may be able to recapture the energy the Obama campaign brought to Virginia Democrats. (W-USA News, DC)
Pirate Economics?: Captain Hook Meets Adam Smith Oct 13, 2009
Not so, dissents George Mason University economist Peter T. Leeson in his myth-busting book, The Invisible Hook (Princeton University Press, 2009), which shows how the unseen hand of economic exchange produces social cohesion even among pirates. Piratical mythology can t be true, in fact, because no community of people could possibly be successful at anything for any length of time if their society were utterly anarchistic. (Scientific American)
Stoneham High grad to join the Peace Corps Oct 10, 2009
A recent master s degree graduate from George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. the Stoneham High School alumna departed for Ethiopia on Oct. 7, for training as part of her enrollment in the Peace Corps. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Virtualization proves cost effective for some agencies Oct 9, 2009
Thats 441 servers across the network," Zanatta said. His team is about 108 or 110 servers into that process. We are running 40 or 50 servers depending on their capacity or demand on one physical unit. Well keep reducing our power footprint as much as we can, he said. From a capacity-planning standpoint, Zanattas team monitors power consumption. I can tell when somebody plugs in a new device. Ill get an e-mail, he said. This might not be very important from the standpoint... (FCW.com)
Debate team students prove their ability in tournament against ten competetors Oct 7, 2009
Loyola's team competes against other competitive schools on the east coast including Cornell, Suffolk, George Mason University, and James Madison University. The new team, only in its second year, attributes its success to administration and parent support, not to mention the hard work and dedication of the team members themselves. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
BET founder sorry for making fun of candidate's stuttering style Oct 7, 2009
In a contest grown markedly meaner and more personal in recent weeks, candidates for governor and their proxies can attack with impunity on policy issues, but turning a speech impediment into a punch line appears cruel and risks the wrath of voters, said Mark Rozell, a George Mason University political science professor. "She would have been fine if she noted the fact that (Deeds) had not made a good case for his transportation proposals and left it at that, but making fun of his way of... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Virginia race seen as referendum on Obama Oct 6, 2009
"It's being seen by both sides as a referendum on President Obama," says Stephen Farnsworth, a professor of political communication at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. After a summer in which town hall protests over Obama's policies dominated the nation's TV airwaves, Republicans are feeling upbeat about their chances. (Florida Today)
Brigham new CEO at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Oct 6, 2009
He has taught at the University of Southern California, George Mason University and Lebanon Valley College. He has degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Connecticut. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
More colleges develop classes on how to treat war veterans Oct 5, 2009
"Anyone we treat, it's important to understand their culture," says Jeffrey Pollard, director of counseling and psychological services at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. One in three Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (), depression, a mild traumatic brain injury or some combination of all three, according to a RAND Corp. study released last year. (USA Today -- News)
BUSINESS WATCH: Taxes pave the road out Oct 5, 2009
The study, released last week by the nonpartisan think tank with offices on the Trinity College campus in Hartford, was written by J. Scott Moody, a tax policy economist with a masters in economics from George Mason University, and Wendy P. Warcholik, a public policy economist with a doctorate in economics from GMU.. The study found that over an 18-year period, from 1991-2008, 325,526 residents went elsewhere. (Republican-American)
"Change" GOP's 2010 Ally Oct 4, 2009
There are, of course, important mid-term years that resulted in much-larger-than-normal turnover, says Mark Rozell, a professor of public policy at George Mason University. As examples, he points to post-Watergate 1974, 1994s GOP revolution, and the 2006 Democratic takeover. (Townhall.com)
Swimming Start the 2009-10 Season off at Potomac Relays Oct 3, 2009
Potomac Relay Invitational 2009 - 10/2/2009 Potomac Relay Invitational Team Rankings - Through Event 18 Women - Team Scores Place School Points 1 Towson University Swimming TOWS-MD 360 2 Georgetown University GTWN-PV 292 3 George Mason University GMU-PV 282 4 University of Mary Washington UMW 270 5 American University AMER-PV 264 6 George Washington University GW 240 7 Howard Bison HU-US 146 Total 1,854 ... Men - Team Scores Place School Points 1 George Mason University GMU-PV 346 2 Georgetown... (Gwsports.com)
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Is Disagreement with Obama Racism? Oct 1, 2009
Dr. Williams is a nationally syndicated columnist, former chairman of the economics department at George Mason University, and author of More Liberty Means Less Government. Reader Comments: () Here are a few of the comments submitted by our readers. (Human Events Online)
Ending Central Bank Secrecy Sep 30, 2009
I didnt want to get into this particular subject, but I mentioned the work of Professor Lawrence H. White of George Mason University, who has shown the economics profession to be completely in thrall to the Fed what with millions of dollars in research grants (one of the points I made to Congressman Frank) and countless other levers of influence. (See his. (The American Conservative)
I Stand By My Nonvoting Record Sep 30, 2009
"Perhaps society's best choice is for her to keep working and let the other people go vote," says economist Alexander Tabarrok of George Mason University. "That could quite possibly be optimal." Considering her other platformsspeeches, letters to the editor, meetings with other executives and politiciansvoting is probably near the bottom of the list of ways she can influence public debate. (Slate)
Latham among symposium lecturers Sep 24, 2009
Joining Latham and Samford on the list of speakers are E. Thomas Shields Jr., associate professor of English at East Carolina University; Vincent Bellis, professor emeritus of biology at ECU; Perry Mathewes, education program manager at Norfolk Botanical Garden; John Hairr, manager of the House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site; Mark Laird, senior lecturer in the Department of Landscape Architecture, Harvard University; Lindley S. Butler, consultant and historian for the Queen Annes... (Washington Daily News, NC)
Latin American cartels move to West Africa Sep 24, 2009
"The Judicial Police ... have 60 agents, one vehicle and often no fuel," analyst Bybee wrote in a journal called New Voices in Public Policy, published by the George Mason University School of Public Policy. "As a result, when culprits are apprehended, they are driven in a taxi to the police station. They just recently received six sets of handcuffs from the U.K., which were badly needed. In the military, one rusty ship patrols the 350-kilometer (217-mile) coastline and 88 islands.". (CNN -- World)
State's business-tax climate: Unfriendly Sep 23, 2009
The author of the study, Tax Foundation staff economist Kail Padgitt, who holds a doctorate in economics from George Mason University, said in the report the index doesn't measure business tax burdens, just the manner in which a state collects tax revenue. "Quite apart from whether a state's total business tax burden is higher than in other states, it can enact ... a set of business tax laws that cause great damage to the economy," he said. (Republican-American)
Alzheimer's cases to nearly double every 20 years Sep 22, 2009
"Our brains can be made stronger through exercise," Andrew Carle, assistant professor in the department of health administration and policy at George Mason University, told CNN late last year. "In the same way physical exercise can delay many of the effects of aging on the body, there's some evidence cognitive exercise can at least delay the onset of Alzheimer's.". (CNN -- Health)
Small change: Does ‘microlending’ actually fight poverty? Sep 20, 2009
The fact that [microcredit] has survived commercially, I take that more seriously than any other piece of evidence, says Tyler Cowen, an economics professor at George Mason University who has studied the topic. Even among some of microcredit s more passionate proponents, however, there has been a ratcheting down of the rhetoric in recent years. (Boston Globe)
Denture cream overdoses spur illness, lawsuits Sep 19, 2009
Dr. Jane Flinn, director of the undergraduate Neuroscience Program at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. noted that all four patients in the report used excessive amounts of denture cream. (MSNBC -- Health)
'Too big to fail' is among the gravest failures Sep 15, 2009
Tyler Cowen is a professor of economics at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Source. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
People on the Move Sep 15, 2009
She is a recent marketing graduate from George Mason University s School of Management. Hospitality. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Economics is a poor predictor Sep 13, 2009
Russell Roberts, professor of economics at George Mason University and the author of one of the best explanations of the myriad forces on the economy, The Price of Everything, says we have a better understanding of how monetary policy affects the economy than we do fiscal. But our understanding is not good enough to engineer the economy, Robert said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
African kin seek Obama’s help Sep 13, 2009
At least six presidents had an immigrant parent (both of Andrew Jackson s Scotch-Irish parents were immigrants), but no president in modern US history has had so many blood relations living without running water or electricity overseas, said Rick Shenkman, history professor at George Mason University. He was the rags to riches candidate, he said. (Boston Globe)
Mama wasn't always right: 9 updated rules Sep 13, 2009
Instead, try to keep your kids active, says Patrice Winter, a physical therapist and assistant professor at George Mason University. It will give their muscles the strength needed to maintain alignment -- without nagging. (CNN)
Gauchos Remain on the Road for Two More, Return Home for Seven of Final 11 Sep 12, 2009
The Schedule Friday, September 11 2009 at 1:00 p.m. (PST) Fairfield Inn and Suites Marriott Tribe Invitational UCSB Gauchos vs. George Mason University Patriots at William and Mary's Dillard Field Game available on Live Stats at Tribeathletics. com. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Read more... Sep 10, 2009
And he brokered a deal with George Mason University to build residence halls and laboratories as part of a joint-degree program pairing students with researchers at the National Zoo's Conservation and Research Center. At the same time, Clough faces many challenges, including raising money to reduce the Smithsonian's reliance on federal funding, keeping the institution relevant to younger generations, and implementing reforms aimed at salvaging the institution's image, which was tarnished by the... (PNN Online)
Inflation and Deficits Sep 9, 2009
Dr. Williams serves on the faculty of George Mason University as John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics and is the author of. TOWNHALL DAILY: Be the first to read Walter Williams' column. (Townhall.com)
CUTS HITTING LOCALLY Sep 9, 2009
2 million; George Mason University, $17. 6 million; Old Dominion University, $14. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
PAPER: USA 'FACES ARGENTINA-STYLE FALL'... Sep 7, 2009
In particular, the authors, economists Charles Rowley of George Mason University and Nathanael Smith of the Locke Institute, claim that the White House's plans to pour hundreds of billions of dollars of cash into the economy will undermine it in the long run. They say that by employing deficit spending and increased state intervention President Obama will ultimately hamper the long-term growth potential of the US economy and may risk delaying full economic recovery by several years. (The Drudge Report)
Some Catholic Bishops Question Gov't Health Care Sep 6, 2009
"Among the Catholic bishops, on all issues, there will be disagreement," said Mark Rozell, a professor of public policy at George Mason University. "This is almost like the minority report being issued here.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Plano East Panther Battalion Orientation Fair Sep 5, 2009
In June, the academic team traveled to George Mason University in Virginia to compete in the National Championship of the Army Cadet Command Academic Bowl. The four-member Panther Battalion academic team finished eighth in the competition. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
After first year, Smithsonian chief has big ideas Sep 5, 2009
And he signed a deal with George Mason University in Virginia to build residence halls and laboratories as part of a joint-degree program pairing students with researchers at the National Zoo's 3,000-acre Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Va. Less than a decade earlier, Lawrence Small, the previous Smithsonian chief, had proposed closing the Virginia facility, angering many scientists. (Anchorage Daily News)
