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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

As the two sides of the immigration debate dig in their heels, Wall Street Journal editorial board member Jason Riley points to a third way. His new book, Let Them In, argues that an open-immigration policy is consistent with free-market economic policy. Plus, a debate over the pros and cons of cap and trade. And, will foie gras be taken off NYC plates soon?

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Jason Riley

Tomato Scare

A nation-wide outbreak of salmonella poisoning from certain tomato varieties is hurting growers and vendors alike--not to mention consumers. Wes Kline, agricultural agent for the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, explains.

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Should Foie Gras be Against the Law?

City Council member Tony Avella and Michael Ginor, President of Hudson Valley Foie Gras, debate the ethics of the delicacy.

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Political Chicken, Political Beef

A major economic group in Europe is pushing for an end to the EU's ban on American chicken. While both sides stand to profit from lifting the ban, some European officials are citing health concerns. Also in livestock news, South Koreans continue the protest over allowing US beef into the ...

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Open Borders

Jason Riley, member of the Wall Street Journal editorial board and author of LET THEM IN: The Case for Open Borders, argues for an open-door immigration policy.

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Which Is Dirtier: Taxes Or Carbon?

David Doniger, policy director of the National Resources Defense Council's climate center, and Charles Komanoff, co-founder of the Carbon Tax Center, argue cap and trade versus carbon tax.

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Power Failures

It’s only June and already the New York power grid has been failing, leaving many to point the finger at energy powerhouse Con Edison. So, if it’s this bad now, what can we expect when August comes around? New York Times reporter Ken Belson explains.

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Jason Riley



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Jason Riley, member of the Wall Street Journal editorial board and author of LET THEM IN: The Case for Open Borders, argued for an open-door ...

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Charles Komanoff



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Charles Komanoff, co-founder of the Carbon Tax Center, argued for a carbon tax system over a cap and trade system on the Brian Lehrer ...

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