Matt Alldian

Reason Magazine gives a quick rundown of topical news stories, including rising unemployment and natural disasters. via Reason.com

An FDA advisory committee recommended tighter restrictions on acetaminophen due to concerns about killer painkillers containing the drug, which could impact popular medications. via The source of the content is Reason.com.

Robert Barro and Charles Redlick argue in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece that stimulus spending is ineffective. Mario Rizzo critiques their work on the ThinkMarkets blog.

Economists Robert J. Barro and Charles J. Redlick argue that government stimulus spending doesn't work and tax reductions are more effective. via Reason.com

The Mises Institute, a non-profit promoting Austrian economics and individual liberty, features articles on topics like capitalism, the Federal Reserve, and fair trade. via Mises Institute

Ken Lewis is stepping down as CEO of Bank of America after a tumultuous year following the bank's acquisition of Merrill Lynch.

via The Economist.

The Mises Institute, a non-profit promoting Austrian economics and individual liberty, features articles on topics like capitalism, the Federal Reserve, and fair trade. via Mises Institute

A judge ruled to release a Guantanamo Bay detainee, finding the U.S. government tortured him into making false confessions. via HuffPost (Huffington Post).

The Mises Institute website features articles critical of Keynesian economics, Title IX, and tariffs. via Mises Institute.

This article questions if more time in school actually makes students smarter, highlighting that U.S. students already spend more time in school than some high-performing Asian countries. via Reason.com

The Supreme Court will decide if the 2nd Amendment's right to own guns for self-defense applies to state and city laws. via Reason.com

This article critiques French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s proposal to introduce a Tobin tax on financial transactions, comparing his argument to Soviet ideology. via ThinkMarkets