Entries by Charles M. Arlinghaus

Let States Experiment with Healthcare

Charlie Arlinghaus February 1, 2012 As originally published in the New Hampshire Union Leader MOST PROPOSALS on health care are part of a highly charged ideological debate. One exception this year, the health care compact, is not a short-term solution but a longer-term project that will allow New Hampshire to benefit by letting other states […]

Substance over Soundbites: Rand Paul

Senator Rand Paul sat down with Charlie Arlinghaus as part of the Josiah Bartlett Center’s “Substance Over Soundbites” Series to discuss Ron Paul’s Presidential campaign, how to deal with Iran’s quest for a nuclear weapon, monetary policy, and reducing the size of the federal government. Paul says it’s not enough for the next President to […]

Substance over Soundbites: Newt Gingrich

Charlie Arlinghaus interviews former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in the first installment of the Josiah Bartlett Center’s “Substance Over Soundbites Series” Part 1- Gingrich says it would be “virtually impossible” to support Ron Paul if he is the Republican Presidential Nominee. Part 2- Gingrich explains why he’s running for President Part 3- Gingrich discusses the […]

Well Intentioned Veto Hurts the Wrong People

By Charlie Arlinghaus December 21, 2011 As originally published in the New Hampshire Union Leader Legislators too often ignore the negative but unintended consequences of an action motivated by good intent. The governor’s veto of a bill regulating auto title loans is just such an action. Although very well intentioned, sustaining his veto would hurt […]

The Least Efficient State in the Nation

By Charlie Arlinghaus December 14, 2011 As originally published in the New Hampshire Union Leader You would think that the most significant budget cut in modern history would have squeezed any potential waste and inefficiency from state government. You would be wrong. Despite a roughly 11% actual cut to the state budget, New Hampshire’s government […]