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Under The Administration Of George W. Bush, You Will Recall, Federal Spending Grew Pretty Significantly. At The Same Time, The Number Of People Directly Employed By The Federal Government Shrank. One Of The Factors That Explained The Difference Was Contracting.

Financial Regulation Is The Next Item On The Political Horizon, And It Doesn't Have To Be The Deathly Dull Wonk-battle That It Sounds Like. In Fact, If The Democrats Do Their Job, It Can Just As Easily Become A Platform For Addressing The Greatest Issues Of Them All.

Our Laws Governing Lobbying And Campaign Contributions Have Struck The Right Balance Between The Wishes Of The People And Those Of Private Industry, So Why Are We So Quick To Doubt That The Same Great Results Can Be Achieved By Putting The Government's Justice-dealing Branch On The Same Market-based Course?

In Small Towns, Bored Teenagers Turn Their Eyes Longingly To The Exciting Doings In The Big Cities, Pining For Urban Amenities Like Hipster Bars And Farmers' Markets And Indie-rock Festivals. Like Everyone Else, They Want The Vibrant And They Will Not Be Denied.

What Is At Stake In The Debate Over Health Care Is More Than The Mere Crafting Of Policy. The Issue Is Now The Identity Of The Democratic Party.