September 27, 2013
Friday Facts: September 27, 2013
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Many politicians of our time are in the habit of laying it down as a self-evident proposition that no people ought to be free till […]
Topic: Benita M. Dodd
September 20, 2013
Friday Facts: September 20, 2013
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “The curious task of economics is to demonstrate to men how little they really know about what they imagine they can design.” – Friedrich von […]
September 20, 2013
When Government Goes Off Course
A man who wanted an opportunity to succeed is no match for a government “too big to fail.” By Benita M. Dodd Stephen Goldsmith was a champion of privatization and […]
September 17, 2013
Checking Up On Health: September 17, 2013
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd First, the good news: Americans are living longer and healthier lives than ever before, according to a new study published […]
September 13, 2013
Friday Facts: September 13, 2013
It’s Friday! Google Glass: Now that we have your attention … Due to high demand, the Foundation is moving to a bigger room for the event, “Georgia’s Digital Economy,” we’re hosting […]
September 10, 2013
Checking Up On Health: September 10, 2013
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Docs and their apps: The majority (51 percent) of physicians who own smartphones now use clinical apps in their daily […]
September 9, 2013
Foundation, Google Host Event: ‘Georgia’s Digital Economy’
GEORGIA PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION MEDIA ADVISORY September 9, 2013 Contact Benita Dodd at 404-256-4050 or Foundation, Google Host Event: ‘Georgia’s Digital Economy’ Atlanta – The Georgia Public Policy Foundation […]
September 6, 2013
Friday Facts: September 6, 2013
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “It is wonderful how preposterously the affairs of the world are managed. We assemble parliaments and councils to have the benefit of collected wisdom, but […]
September 3, 2013
Checking Up On Health: September 3, 2013
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Healing broken hearts: Reprogrammed cells could be used to grow new muscles that help repair scar tissue after a […]
August 30, 2013
Friday Facts: August 30, 2013
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Workmen’s compensation, hours and conditions of labor are cold consolations, if there be no employment.” – Calvin Coolidge “The time is always right to do […]
August 29, 2013 • Press Release
Sept. 16 Event Focuses on ‘Georgia’s Digital Economy’
You are invited to join us for “Georgia's Digital Economy,” a half-day event on Monday, September 16, 2013, at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center.
August 27, 2013
Checking up on Health: August 27, 2013
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Self-diagnosis? It can save you a trip to the pediatrician and help ensure that health care resources are used more […]
August 23, 2013
Friday Facts: August 23, 2013
August 23, 2013 It’s Friday! The deadline is MONDAY to register for “Georgia Transportation: The Next Frontier,” a noon Policy Briefing Luncheon at the Georgian Club on Wednesday, August 28. […]
August 23, 2013
Transportation Needs Innovation, Especially in Funding
Three approaches will leverage funding to improve mobility and reduce congestion in metro Atlanta and Georgia. By Benita M. Dodd Money talks, especially at the Georgia General Assembly, where the […]
August 20, 2013
Checking Up On Health: August 20, 2013
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Reducing office visits through mobile health: At the end of 2012, there were 2.8 million patients worldwide using a dedicated […]
August 16, 2013
Friday Facts: August 16, 2013
It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no one independence quite so important, as living within your means.” – Calvin Coolidge “If I had […]
August 13, 2013
Checking Up On Health: August 13, 2013
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd The good news: The number of deaths from motor-vehicle crashes declined by 5 percent during the first six months of […]
August 9, 2013
Friday Facts: August 9, 2013
August 9, 2013 It’s Friday! Congratulations to the winners of tickets to the Heartland Institute’s Emerging Forum: Lynda Whitt Chapman, Jeffrey Cole Copeland and Heather Moody Breeden. Events August 15: […]
August 8, 2013
Win Tickets Today; Register Now for Aug. 28 Transportation Event
GEORGIA PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION EVENT August 8, 2013 Contact Benita Dodd at 404-256-4050 or Win Tickets Today; Register Now for Aug. 28 Transportation Event Atlanta – The Georgia Public […]
August 6, 2013
Checking Up On Health: August 6, 2013
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Time and seats are running out for the Heartland Institute’s Emerging Issues Forum Atlanta’s Capital City Club on Thursday, August […]
August 2, 2013
Friday Facts: August 2, 2013
August 2, 2013 It’s Friday! Win with words: The Georgia Public Policy Foundation is giving away four tickets, valued at $100 each, to attend the Heartland Institute’s Emerging Issues Forum […]
August 1, 2013
Foundation’s Aug. 28 Event Focuses on Transportation
GEORGIA PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION EVENT August 1, 2013 Contact Benita Dodd at 404-256-4050 or Register Now for ‘Georgia Transportation: The Next Frontier’ Atlanta – Have you registered yet? Join […]
July 30, 2013
Checking Up On Health: July 30, 2013
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Save the date: The Heartland Institute’s Emerging Issues Forum is coming to Atlanta on Thursday, August 15. This is Heartland’s […]
July 26, 2013
Friday Facts: July 26, 2013
July 26, 2013 It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “It is difficult for men in high office to avoid the malady of self-delusion. They are always surrounded by worshipers. They are […]
July 23, 2013
Checking Up On Health: July 23, 2013
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Even Dems are abandoning ship: The landmark health-reform law passed in 2010 has never been very popular and always highly […]
July 19, 2013
Friday Facts: July 19, 2013
July 19, 2013 It’s Friday! Quotes of note “Freedom is not synonymous with an easy life. … There are many difficult things about freedom: It does not give you safety, […]
July 16, 2013
Checking Up On Health: July 16, 2013
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Much ado about nothing: A new paper identifies five overused medical treatments and offers proposals to prevent their overuse, […]
July 12, 2013
Friday Facts: July 12, 2013
July 12, 2013 It’s Friday! The Legacy of Hank McCamish On June 30 Georgia lost a great leader and a great man. Henry F. “Hank” McCamish Jr. was born and raised […]
July 9, 2013
Checking Up On Health: July 9, 2013
Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Presumed consent: GenomeWeb reports that Wales has taken action to address the shortage of organs that are available to patients needing transplants […]
July 3, 2013
ABCs, CDC and Social Engineering
By Benita M. Dodd This Independence Day weekend, as you’re getting ready to celebrate the nation’s independence with fireworks, barbecue and beer, spare a thought for beleaguered beer drinkers in […]
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