February 3, 2010 12:40PM

Wednesday Links

• David Boaz debates at The Economist: Is Obama failing? "In many ways, Obama has just doubled down on George W. Bush's policies of bailouts, takeovers, expanded Fed powers and nationalizations. In a recession he is adding debt, taxes and regulation to the burdens already felt by business." Readers can vote and join the debate.

• Ever wonder why weather forecasters can get things so wrong?

• Looking for a primer on the causes of the financial crisis? The new Cato Policy Report has answers.

• How to tell when the government health care overhaul is dead.

• Podcast: "Citizens United and SpeechNow.org" featuring Steve Simpson of the Institute of Justice.

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