Policy Briefs
Analysis of Selected Provisions in Hurricane Sandy Emergency Spending Proposals
December 17, 2012
Reports & Data
Subsidizing Oil Shale: Tracing Federal Support for Oil Shale Development in the United States
November 29, 2012
How Obama has done on fulfilling 1st term promises
January 22, 2013 |
New Times (AP) |
WASHINGTON -- Hope and change.
That's what Barack Obama promised -- again and again and again -- as he was campaigning for president in... 
Puerto Rico Gets Emergency Sandy Money, Despite Being More Than 1000 Miles from Major Damage
January 22, 2013 |
NPR Chamber |
Puerto Rico, an island 1500 miles from the major damage along the Atlantic coast inflicted by Hurricane Sandy, is slated to receive millions...
Superstorm destruction was good news for jolly prophet of doom
January 18, 2013 |
Environment and Energy Publishing |
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. -- Superstorm Sandy made Orrin Pilkey smile.
For more than 40 years, the renowned coastal geologist has preached a...
Start Cutting Government Spending With the Defense Budget
January 17, 2013 |
U.S. News |
As we look ahead to the many fiscal milestones Congress will face in the coming months, it is worth spending a few minutes thinking about...
Record Taxpayer Cost Is Seen for Crop Insurance
January 16, 2013 |
The New York Times |
WASHINGTON — The worst drought in 50 years could leave taxpayers with a record bill of nearly $16 billion in crop insurance costs because of...
House Approves $50.7B For Sandy Victims
January 16, 2013 |
NPR News |
Update at 7:35 p.m. House Passes Measure
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to approve $50.7 billion in aid for victims of...
Sandy relief package passes with extra spending intact
January 16, 2013 |
The Washington Examiner |
The House on Tuesday passed a $51 billion disaster relief package intended to aid the victims of October's Superstorm Sandy, but it is also...
Sandy Aid Under Fire in House
January 16, 2013 |
Ivy Exec |
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is expected to vote today on its superstorm Sandy aid package, a crucial test that could...
All eyes on Congress over Sandy aid package
January 16, 2013 |
The Examiner |
Congress should realize that the people of New York and New Jersey and their elected officials are watching closely as they prepare to vote...
Sandy relief bill faces ‘not-so-fast’ criticism
January 15, 2013 |
The Boston Globe (AP) |
WASHINGTON — Conservatives and watchdog groups are mounting a ‘‘not-so-fast’’ campaign against a $50.7 billion Hurricane Sandy aid package...
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