Tankosphere Today: Dec. 10, 2008

Todd Thurman / December 10, 2008

• Card Check: In Light of Business’ Views, Boycott Everything! – Shopfloor.org

More measured commentary from The Huffington Post, in this case the long-time labor activist and writer, Jonathan Tasini…

• Sidewalks: Our Path to Economic Growth – Government Bytes

The United States Conference of Mayors sent this porky wish list to the Hill yesterday. They’re calling it “America’s Mayors Report to the Nation on Projects to Strengthen Metro Economies and Create Jobs Now.” I’m calling it a joke…

• Tough Times for Housing Lobbyists – The Tax Foundation

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced this week that they are cutting their budget by $11.5 million, primarily by firing 28 employees and eliminating 24 vacant positions…

• US Schools: Spending Leaders, Middling Performers – Cato @ Liberty

The latest international test results were released this morning, and the U.S. is getting favorable early coverage for scoring anywhere between the top 3rd and the top 6th of the pack, depending on the subject and the grade…