The Federal Reserve's latest easing move, a $600 billion purchase of US government bonds, known as QE2, has elicited much criticism from Congress and some members of the Fed's own policy board.
If it weren't for the FEC's limitations on fundraising, Obama would be delighted to stay on the sidelines because his whole reelection strategy requires going on semi-hiatus from the presidency.
"My worst experience was the financial crisis of September 2008," House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan said Tuesday in response to a reporter's question about Democrats' attacks on the budget he unveiled earlier in the day.
AEI scholars outlined principles for reforming America's housing finance market which were later echoed by the Obama administration in its own housing report. Read more on the issue of vital interest to every homeowner, investor, and taxpayer.
The country is at a “tipping point” warned Paul Ryan on Tuesday. At an AEI address, he detailed “The Path to Prosperity” plan which aims to cut $6.2 trillion from President Obama’s budget over the next decade. Watch the video.
As corruption and violence in Russia mounts, Leon Aron explores the possibility of revolt similar to demonstrations in the Middle East. Differences in Russia's economics, demographics, and history could cool the flames of a social uprising.
Attorney General Eric Holder blamed Congress for "unnecessary controversy" in the 9/11 trials. Marc Thiessen writes that Holder is to blame for taking KSM away from military prosecutors and ignoring bipartisan opposition to civilian trials.
Much could be done now to shift the balance against Gadhafi’s regime, warn AEI scholars. Paul Wolfowitz calls for recognition of the Interim Transitional National Council and Frederick Kagan supports an attack against Gadhafi’s military equipment.
AEI's Education Outlook takes a new approach to education reform by dissecting the "whole school" or "one size fits all" approach and recommending an assortment of services. Read Frederick Hess's new book, Customized Schooling.
