In late December, as the 109th Congress concluded, President Bush signed a measure aimed at reforming the U.S. Postal Service. Described as "a monumental achievement" by prominent supporters like Rep. John McHugh (R-NY), many proponents of the measure believe it will bring the Postal Service into the 21st century. The legislation gives...
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ACROSS THE GLOBE, MONOPOLIES LOSE GROUND IN EUROPE, FORGING AHEAD WITH LIBERALIZATION In mid-October, the European Commission proposed that the 25 EU members have until 2009 to open their letter- delivery markets to unrestricted competition. A majority of European Members of Parliament must approve the proposal before it can become law. Sweden,...
With nationalized health care, sky-high unemployment and blissfully short work weeks, you might think that the European Union is rolling backwards on the wheels of socialism. Meanwhile, with Wall Street, Wal-Mart and Viagra booming, the United States powers ahead, driven by capitalism and open markets. Right? Not necessarily. On Oct. 17, only...