Articles
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Good Government
Government 'Cannot Stay the Same'
There's no reason Oklahoma can't lead the way in providing an alternative to bigger and more expensive government.Patrick B. McGuigan | October 5, 2009
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Good Government
The Basic Truth About Government
I think it's OK to boss people around at the point of a gun.John Hood | October 5, 2009
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Good Government
A New Oklahoma Standard
Oklahoma does not have enough money to waste any more resources. Let's establish a new Oklahoma standard: liberty, justice, and access to affordable market-based health care for all.Patrick B. McGuigan | September 1, 2009
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Good Government
We care more (for taxpayers) in Claremore
"It's a delicate process to go through because oftentimes there are a lot of politics involved," Mueller says of outsourcing. "You want to be sensitive to people. But ultimately, we are here to provide the highest level of service to the citizens at the lowest cost."Brandon Dutcher | July 6, 2009
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Good Government
Crowding Out Oklahoma's Private Sector: A Real-World Example
If this were a baseball game, you might look at it this way: The OU print shop is allowed to start the inning as a runner on third base, before anyone else even steps up to the plate.Patrick B. McGuigan | June 30, 2009
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Good Government
Government Is Crowding Out Oklahoma's Private Sector
Personal income is an important economic measure of a state's well-being. Higher levels of personal income mean that a state's residents are able to buy more goods and services such as homes, cars, education, and health care. It is also a very useful way to gauge the ability of a state's residents to pay taxes.J. Scott Moody & Wendy Warcholik, Ph.D. | June 30, 2009
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Good Government
What Luther Can Teach Us Today
Monday will mark the 488th anniversary of The Edict of Worms, the famous decree issued against Martin Luther. But what can Luther teach us today?Brandon Dutcher | May 22, 2009
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Good Government
Creeping Socialism Shouldn't Surprise Us
As you know, OCPA is devoted to the principles of free enterprise and limited government. Our research and analysis covers such issues as taxation, health care, civil justice, and more.Brandon Dutcher | May 1, 2009
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Good Government
Towards maturity
"Just imagine if we can modernize government and become more efficient and not have to replace all those people."Brandon Dutcher | April 17, 2009
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Good Government
Where's the Fief?
As we pointed out in these pages in December ("Overcrowding on the Government Gravy Train"), data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) indicate that Oklahoma's state and local government workforce is too big and is overpaid.J. Scott Moody & Wendy Warcholik, Ph.D. | April 1, 2009