Tag: Mike Pompeo
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Pickens criticism illustrates divide between free markets and intervention
Criticism by energy investor T. Boone Pickens of U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo and Koch Industries continues to illustrate the difference between those who believe in economic freedom and free markets, and those — like Pickens — who invest in politicians, bureaucrats, and the hope of a government subsidy.
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Pompeo on energy tax simplification
Congressman Mike Pompeo of Kansas calls for application of free market principles to all industries, including the end of special tax treatment for all energy-producing industries.
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Pickens and his energy plan
Whether natural gas is good for our future is an issue that deserves discussion. But the way T. Boone Pickens wants to accomplish his goal is harmful, and the arguments he makes are mistaken.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Sunday March 13, 2011
Today: Wichita city council this week; how attitudes can differ; private property and the price system; toward a free market in education; are lottery tickets like a state-owned casino?; money, banking and the Federal Reserve; Wichita-area legislators to meet public; Pompeo to meet with public; losing the brains race; Teachers unions explained.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday February 28, 2011
Today: Elections tomorrow; Kansas schools can transfer funds?; Ranzau stand on federal funds profiled; Kansas legislative chambers don’t agree; Kansas Economic Freedom Index; citizens, not taxpayers; increasing taxes not seen as solution.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday January 31, 2011
Today: Some downtown Wichita properties plummet in value; Kansas Days; Mises University; “Rosa Parks moment” for education; the state against blacks; politics and city managers; Wednesdays in Wiedemann; Professor Cornpone; Government bird chirping.
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In Wichita, start of a solution to federal spending
A stand taken by a Sedgwick County Commissioner could pave the way to control of federal spending and debt.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Tuesday November 30, 2010
Today: Climate change and global warming alarmism, Kansas schools and politics, Charter schools, Todd Tiahrt.
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Pompeo, back from Washington, gives update
Congressman-elect Mike Pompeo discusses Washington, committee membership, the role of federal government, and the tea party.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Thursday November 18, 2010
Today: Mike Pompeo, United States Congress, earmarks, regulation.