EDITORIAL: It’s time to jump on the transit train
The leading regions of the 21st century won’t be those that just keep adding roads to accommodate the glut of gas-chugging vehicles.
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SKARBECK: Hidden 401(k) fees can kill retirement savings
Remarkably, a recent AARP survey found that seven out of 10 participants (employees) incorrectly believe they do not pay any fees for their 401(k) plan.
HICKS: Is U.S. economy example of capitalism or free market?
For some time, I have been unhappy with using the term “capitalism” to describe the ascendant form of economic organization. I prefer “free market” to describe the workings of the United States and much of the world.
LOU’S VIEWS: Yule have choices for holiday entertainment
Looking for live holiday entertainment this season? How edgy do you want it? Thoughts on No Exit’s ‘The Nutcracker,’ ISO’s ‘Yuletide Celebration,’ and ‘A Very Phoenix Xmas 6.’
HETRICK: You gotta stay bright to be the light of the world
When you take center stage, expect your blemishes to show…and be discussed.
Insurers losing fight with hospitals
While I certainly support increases in transparency of cost and quality, I wonder why insurance companies need to resort to gimmicks [“Insurers Push Comparison Shopping,” Nov. 28].
Children’s Choir made memories
Greg Morris’ [Dec. 5 column ] about the Indianapolis Children’s Choir relates many of its extraordinary accomplishments during the last 25 years, but its performances during the 7th FINA World Swimming Championships in Conseco Fieldhouse in 2004 need special attention.
LAMKIN: Solving health care woes with CO-OPs
Health costs remain the No. 1 cause of personal bankruptcy and the largest, most uncontrollable element for businesses. This is unsustainable.
RUSTHOVEN: Right-to-work could spark Urbana 2.0
Here’s a right-to-work primer: Federal labor law permits states to prohibit bargaining agreements requiring workers to join a union (or to pay union dues). Unions hate this provision but have never been able to kill it.
MAURER: McKinney name and gift enhance our lives
A top-tier law school in the city of Indianapolis not only will enhance an honorable profession, but also will provide a fine legal education—a sound foundation for any career.
EDITORIAL: OK smoking ban before year end
A plea to City-County Council Democrats: Keep your eye on the prize and vote this month for smoke-free workplaces.
KIM: When credit evaporates, cash is king … so save some
Like many, I eagerly await the publication of Berkshire Hathaway’s annual reports, which always contain timeless lessons from Warren Buffett.
HICKS: Monetary policy for our times may involve trade-offs
This week, Charles Evans, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and leading contender to replace Ben Bernanke as Fed chairman, visited Muncie to give an important speech on moving the economy past the recession.
WALLACE: Fine-tune government and diversify into growth sectors
Fortunately, there are several things we can do to ignite the Indiana economy.
PENCE: Prudence, freedom, education, strong families create jobs
Fiscal restraint alone will not create jobs.
GREGG: Fair trade, education, regionalism will lead to prosperity
We’ve spent too much time looking over our shoulder at Illinois, when we should be looking out for India.
STOSSEL: America: Land of free speech, sometimes
We should counter hateful speech with more words—not government force.
DOWD: Gingrich’s long list of exploding cigars
Maybe the ideal man to fix Washington’s dysfunction is the one who made it dysfunctional.
SOWELL: No, centrists really don’t win elections
Just when did Ronald Reagan, with his two landslide election victories, “seize the center?”
FRIEDMAN: Bully for Obama on his fuel mileage deal
Naturally, the EPA-haters hate the deal.