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Posts by Doug Mataconis
About Doug Mataconis
Doug Mataconis held a B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University and J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. He joined the staff of OTB in May 2010 and contributed a staggering 16,483 posts before his retirement in January 2020. He passed far too young in July 2021.
Revised GDP Figures Show Strong Growth, Until You Look At The Details
3.6% GDP growth in the 3rd Quarter, but the devil is in the details.
Elizabeth Warren: I’m Not Running For President In 2016
The junior Senator from Massachusetts has promised to serve her entire six-year term.
Less Than 1/3 Of Young Uninsureds Say They Will Sign Up For ObamaCare
Millenials don’t seem very concerned about signing up for ObamaCare, and they’re not very thrilled with Obama at the moment either.
American Public Prefers A Less Interventionist U.S. Foreign Policy
A new poll finds the American public far less supportive of the idea of the U.S. as the world’s policeman.
Most Commonly Awarded Grade At Harvard Is An ‘A’
Is Harvard University the Lake Wobegon of the Ivy League or are Harvard students really that smart?
The Beginning Of The End Of Waiters and Waitresses?
Technology is about the way you order in your local restaurant.
Supreme Court Declines To Hear Case Dealing With State Taxation Of Internet Sales
The Supreme Court may have just given a boost to those who want to subject online sales to the same sales taxes as in-person sales.
Conservative Group Calls For Boycott Of Radio Shack For Not Using “Christmas” In Ads
It’s the return of the most absurd meme of all time.
Administration Claims Success In Effort To Fix ObamaCare Website, But Victory Far From Clear
The Federal Exchange website seems to be functioning better, but many questions about implementation of the PPACA remain to be answered.
Time To Welcome Our Amazon Delivery Drone Overlords?
Jeff Bezos’s latest idea may never get off the ground, but it sure is interesting.
Democrats Dominate List Of Most Vulnerable Senate Seats In 2014
The 7 seats most likely to switch parties are held by Democrats.
Is The Tech Bubble Returning?
Some signs from Silicon Valley seem to indicate that the heady days of the 90s Tech Bubble are returning.
Initial Reports Indicate That Opening On Thanksgiving Was Good For Business
Preliminary data suggests that retailers who chose to open on Thanksgiving Day may have made the right business decision.
Chris Christie Leads Republican Field In 2016 Poll
Chris Christie has had a very good month, and it’s ending with him with a strong lead among potential Republican candidates for 2016.
What’s At Stake In The Birth Control Mandate Cases
Politics aside, the challenges to the PPACA’s birth control mandate raise important legal issues.
No, The U.S. Isn’t Closing Its Vatican Embassy
A State Department announcement about consolidation of diplomatic posts in Rome has led to the latest round of Obama Derangement Syndrome.
Thanksgiving Eve News Dump: Another ObamaCare Provision Delayed For A Year
The Obama White House dropped some big news as everyone headed out of town.
What’s The Big Deal About Retailers Opening On Thanksgiving?
It may not strike most people as “fun,” but there’s nothing wrong with retailers being open on Thanksgiving Day.
Report: Julian Assange Will Not Be Prosecuted In Connection With Manning Case
The Justice Department is reportedly not planning to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in connection with the Bradley Manning case.
No, The Iranian Nuclear Program Deal Isn’t Like Munich
The opponents of the temporary deal reached in Geneva have been making some ridiculous historical analogies.
U.S. Challenges China’s Claim Of Expanded Air Defense Zone With B-52 Patrol
China sends a message, and the U.S. responds. What happens next is anyone’s guess.
Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Challenge To ObamaCare’s Contraceptive Coverage Mandate
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a pair of cases that implicates both the First Amendment and two Federal Laws.