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Double Game: Why Pakistan Supports Militants and Resists U.S. Pressure to Stop Sep 21, 2018

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U.S. relations with Pakistan are strained not just by war in neighboring Afghanistan, but also by Pakistan's domestic concerns. Sahar Khan is author of "Double Game: Why Pakistan Supports Militants and Resists U.S. Pressure to Stop."

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Brexit, Trade, and Regulatory Barriers in Great Britain Sep 20, 2018

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How is Brexit going? What do British Conservatives think of Donald Trump's broad and punitive tariff hikes? Elizabeth Truss is a British MP and Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

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F.A. Hayek: Economics, Political Economy and Social Philosophy Sep 19, 2018

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The project of F. A. Hayek had its historical context, and it’s worth exploring. Peter J. Boettke is author of F.A. Hayek: Economics, Political Economy and Social Philosophy.

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'Professional Speech': a Distinction without a Difference Sep 18, 2018

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The NIFLA Supreme Court case could undo a substantial amount of regulation governing "professional speech" in the coming years. Robert McNamara of the Institute for Justice comments.

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Is Public Assistance a Subsidy or Tax to Employers? Sep 17, 2018

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Senator Bernie Sanders believes that public assistance benefits provided to workers constitute subsidies to their employers. He couldn't be more wrong, according to Ryan Bourne.

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Notions of (and Reactions to) Islam Sep 13, 2018

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How have European countries responded to large inflows of Muslims? What makes America so special when it comes to assimilating people of different backgrounds? Mustafa Akyol comments.

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'Indispensable' Remedy: The Broad Scope of the Constitution's Impeachment Power Sep 12, 2018

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Impeachment of a President is a substantial power handed to Congress. How has it been used in the past and how should it be used? Gene Healy discusses his new paper on the history and meaning of impeachment.

“Indispensable Remedy: The Broad Scope of the Constitution’s Impeachment Power,” by Gene Healy, White Paper, September 12, 2018.

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None of My Business Sep 11, 2018

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In his new book, P.J. O'Rourke takes on money, banking, retirement, investing and all the reasons neither you nor P.J. are rich. The book is None of My Business.

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The Elizabeth Warren Plan to Reorganize Public Companies Sep 10, 2018

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Senator Elizabeth Warren would like to see employees of large publicly traded companies have a role in selecting some board members. What does that mean for corporate governance and competitiveness of those companies? Walter Olson comments.

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States Push to Hobble Short-Term Health Plans Sep 07, 2018

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Short-term health plans have been freed from many restrictions, but now states are moving to restrict or outright prohibit this kind of coverage. Michael Cannon says by outlawing the plans, states will expose their own residents to high bills, poor access, and bankruptcy.

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