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Dell is diversifying from its core hardware business by buying IT services company Perot Systems for $3.9 billion. via The Economist

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski outlines a vision for government oversight of the internet.

The Obama administration encouraged artists to promote President Obama's political agenda during an August 10th teleconference.

Conservative activist James O'Keefe and Hannah Giles released undercover videos featuring ACORN employees, which they claim show incriminating activity. via Reason.com

Tyler Cowen agrees with Matt Yglesias and Ryan Avent on urban planning issues like zoning and advocates for policy changes that make cities more appealing.

This interview features Greg Gutfeld, discussing his career and libertarian political views, arguing that this approach balances free markets and free thought.

Texas Representative Ron Paul discusses topics like auditing the Federal Reserve, decriminalizing marijuana, media bias, and his appearance in the movie "Bruno" in a six-minute interview with Time. via Reason.com

Peter Boettke distinguishes between crony capitalism and true capitalism, arguing that true capitalism, based on private property rights and free exchange, is not corrupt. via Coordination Problem

Tyler Cowen shares some thoughts on the Baucus health care bill, including how CBO scoring shouldn't be confused with true cost & that the bill's main benefit is greater financial security for households. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Katherine Mangu-Ward argues in this Reason.com piece that domestic politics, rather than international law, often fuel trade disputes.

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Reason.com discusses government waste at the John Murtha—Johnstown Cambria County Airport, which received millions in funding despite serving few people daily.

Reason argues that instead of focusing on claims that opposition to Obama's healthcare reform is racially motivated, liberals should pay attention to the racially disparate impacts of the drug war.