Making government work better.

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• Why We Can't Help Margaret Hassan No matter how tempting, governments shouldn't negotiate with hostage-takers.
  Dan Byman Oct. 29, 2004
  
• You Must Vote. It's the Law. Australia requires citizens to vote. Should the U.S.?
  Eric Weiner Oct. 29, 2004
  
• Got Gas? Oil isn't the only fossil fuel that's in crisis.
  Paul Roberts May 11, 2004
  
• Two Is Enough Why large families don't deserve tax breaks.
  Dalton Conley March 29, 2004
  
• Mad Cows Come Home Why the disease scare may be great for the U.S. food industry and consumers.
  Douglas Gantenbein Jan. 2, 2004