Policy in Perspective from The LBJ School of Public Affairs

Author: Vance Roper

A Tale of Two Elections

Two important elections happened on November 5, 2013, one in New Jersey and the other in Virginia. These elections could be indicators of what’s to come in politics and how to win or lose an election. The reelection of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie provides the first set of electoral lessons. According to the Associated […]

Politics and Governance

What CR Really Stands For

Post author By Vance Roper
Post date October 9, 2013
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You might think that CR stands for ‘Continuing Resolution’ – a method to fund the government – and you would technically be correct. However, CR should stand for Constrained Republic as it stifles growth within America. A CR is used when the Congress fails to pass a budget. It funds the government for a set […]

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