Economic Myths and Irrelevancy Nov 4, 2009
What is not taught in history books is the Great Depression was caused by a massive government failure. The most important part of that failure were the actions by the Federal Reserve Bank that led to the contraction of the money supply by 25 percent. (Townhall.com)
Implement Road Map agreed on Single Spine Salary Structure-Government told Nov 2, 2009
Bolgatanga (UE), Nov. 1, GNA- The Upper East branch of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has expressed disappointment on government failure to implement the agreed road map on the Single Spine Pay Policy (SSPP). The Regional Secretary of GNAT, Mr. Attey Linus Cofie, recounted that at a three day stakeholders' consultative workshop on the SSPP held at GIMPA on May 27 to 29, 2009, it was agreed that between July and August, government would consider a Cabinet memo on the SSPP and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Sinking feeling in the Philippines Oct 14, 2009
To be sure, the unprecedented flooding points to years of government failure in urban planning and disaster management preparedness. One-fifth of Metro Manila is below sea level and is naturally flood-prone. (Asia Times Online)
Sensibly done, government regulation of the financial markets can work a treat. Oct 12, 2009
And so the libertarians of the world have embarked on a great quest to reinterpret reality to make it fit their theory, demonstrating the ''government failure'' that caused the global financial crisis. We're told it was a product of the error the former US Federal Reserve chairman, Alan Greenspan (himself an apostate libertarian) in holding short-term interest rates too low for too long. Or it was the fault of legislation sponsored by Jimmy Carter forcing banks to lend to poor people (talk about... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Community leaders livid Obama not making appearance... Oct 8, 2009
If you don't get involved Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton will continue to show up, utter a few words about the "need" and government failure, and your children will continue to be hurt or killed by other children ... " And you are not included in the big picture. How's that Hope and Change working at for you people?","createdAt":"8 Oct 2009 03:06:08... (The Drudge Report)
Furlough challenge to take concerted push Oct 5, 2009
They're responding with everything from anger over what they see as government failure to meet its obligations, to sheer panic over how they can ensure the supervision and education of their children on days when, now more than ever, they can't afford to miss a paycheck. Proposals are flying everywhere, but practical solutions will require a cool, levelheaded approach. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Expense mole 'angry at Army kit' Sep 25, 2009
Page last updated at 08:14 GMT, Friday, 25 September 2009 09:14 UK. Expense mole 'angry at Army kit. (BBC News -- UK)
Got a corruption tip? S. Africa's hotline is listening. Sep 19, 2009
Already there have been protests in more than a dozen townships across the country over the past year, with citizens taking to the streets, shutting down markets, and blocking traffic in protest over government failure to fulfil promises of delivering basic services, such as running water, electricity, and toilets. Last spring, public anger over the government's inability to control illegal immigration spilled over into a month of xenophobic riots that killed 60 people and forced tens of... (Christian Science Monitor)
Canada to avoid immediate election Sep 16, 2009
Government failure to pass a budget motion Friday could have forced a fourth election in just over five years and the second in a year, if the Bloc Quebecois, New Democratic and Liberal parties had then voted to bring down the government. Harper's Conservative Party was re-elected last fall with a strengthened minority government, but still must rely on the opposition to pass legislation and to stay in power. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Employment pledge 'may be missed' Sep 3, 2009
Conservative spokesman on industry Alun Cairns AM told Radio Wales the papers were a "stark admission of government failure" not only for the Labour-Plaid Cymru coalition but over the last 10 years, yet there was no change in policy. He said: "These papers clearly show they cannot blame the recession alone for failing to achieve their 80% target themselves. "It's an abject failure to those 37,000 people who have lost their job in the last 12 months and the quarter of the workforce who really... (BBC News -- UK)
Green failures 'may hit taxpayer' Aug 5, 2009
Page last updated at 06:06 GMT, Wednesday, 5 August 2009 07:06 UK. Green failures 'may hit taxpayer. (BBC News)
Nigeria: Pollution Has Created Human Rights Tragedy in the Niger Delta [press release] Jul 1, 2009
Some oil companies, for their part, have taken advantage of this government failure, and have shown a shocking disregard for the human impact of their activities. There have been some recent signs of improvement, however. (allAfrica.com)
Zambian nurses defy sack threat Jun 30, 2009
The nurses privately expressed their disappointment at what they called government failure to meet them half-way. They have also been angered by an assertion by government spokesman Ronnie Shikapwasha that once dismissed, they would be replaced by nurses from neighbouring Zimbabwe, our correspondent says. (BBC News -- Africa)
Lights on but nobody home Jun 27, 2009
A Government failure on those negotiations led to it having to abandon the house. "Della was not throwing himself with all his political skills and negotiation skills at trying to work out a resolution," a senior Labor source said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
School vouchers Jun 25, 2009
Unfortunately this is an area of massive government failure. The answer lies in a private-public partnership through school vouchers usable in private or government schools. (India Times)
The Housing Boom and Bust Apr 29, 2009
Government failure is to blame for this mess. as has been the case with nearly every financial crisis since 1819. (Townhall.com)
Government failure at heart of the problem Apr 17, 2009
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* Taipei promises to improve lifeboat launch ramps Apr 15, 2009
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Germany's coalition wrangles, perhaps fatally, over Opel Mar 23, 2009
"To let Opel die would be more than a mistake. It would be an inexcusable government failure.". But Volker Kauder, parliamentary leader of Merkel's conservative bloc, warned that the government was not prepared to make exceptions for companies facing serious economic problems. (International Herald Tribune)
Government isn't salvation, maybe not even a friend Mar 3, 2009
Spenser wrote on Mar 1, 2009 1:16 PM:" In fact,while the national private sector is expected to see negative gdp growth,big goverment in Washington D.C. is expected to boost that economy by +2.5%.All this redistribution is merely destroying wealth.For example,the war on poverty,the war on illiteracy,they have been government failures and a tremendous waste of money.Liberals have been using economic downturns as a pretext to argue the case for big government before,one would almost think that... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Bobby Jindal Takes A Beating Feb 27, 2009
(AP Photo/MSNBC, Ali Goldstein): Honestly, the Republican response to Barack Obamas first State Of The Union was to invoke government failure during Katrina as a model for how to move forward as a country. I know that I am paid to talk for a living, I am incapable of doing what I am paid to do right now. (CBS News)
China rights 'worsened', says US Feb 26, 2009
It said the most serious abuses were "where unaccountable rulers wielded unchecked power or there was government failure or collapse". Karen Stewart, a state department spokeswoman, said the trends showed "the continuing need for vigorous United States diplomacy to speak out and act against human rights abuses at the same time as our country carefully reviews its own performance". (BBC News -- Americas)
Wall Street US stocks rally Feb 25, 2009
While Bernanke's comments sparked the US stock rally, he warned that government failure to restore financial stability could extend the US recession into 2010, which helped to strengthen the US dollar. Bernanke also said the shrinking US economy was at further risk from a self-reinforcing cycle of weak growth and financial market strain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Minuteman conference draws 200 Feb 22, 2009
Titled Government failure and illegal immigration Does rule of law matter. the event featured a panel of four guest speakers who talked about what is working to stop the flow of illegal immigrants across the border and what more needs to be done. (Santa Maria Times)
The water vendors of Nigeria Feb 10, 2009
Page last updated at 19:48 GMT, Thursday, 5 February 2009. By Andrew Walker BBC News, Abuja, Nigeria. (BBC News -- Africa)
Venezuelans Decide Chavez's Future After 10 Years Feb 8, 2009
Signs of government failure abound: Violent crime is rampant, and the bloated government bureaucracy remains as corrupt and unresponsive as ever. Jenny Ramirez has watched the bureaucracy grow first hand. (CBS News -- World)
