THE ENTERPRISE--RECOVERY, RECOVERY, WHEREFORE ART THOU
I had this edition all written when I opened today's Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition and read the headlines:
Recovery Loses Momentum, Growth Now Hinges on Consumers, Revisions Show Shallower Recovery, Inventories Reflect a Bumpy Road: U.S. economic growth slowed in the second quarter to a 2.4% annual rate. Business investment was strong, but imports were a big drag and consumers contributed less.
I guess I picked a timely topic, so I'll leave it as written, and let you judge what might happen next!
F. U. D. SYNDROME AND THE CIRCULAR DILEMMA
The recovery is being stalled by Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. I know, I said this before. It bears saying again. Consumers are Fearful about their jobs, and their source of income, so they cut back spending on all but necessities. Businesses and Consumers alike are Uncertain about what government will do next to take control of their business and their life out of their hands, so they hold back on investments. Finally, both Doubt that the government knows what to do to fix things--since it's been trying for 18-24 mo. with little success. As a result, job growth is minimal. Unemployment is much larger than the statistics report and small businesses--which are the primary source of job growth--are unwilling to risk hiring. Large businesses use temps, overtime and so forth to avoid hiring. This all reinforces the F. U. D. cycle and it goes on in a big circle.
CONSUMERS ARE SCARED AND CAUTIOIUS--NOT SPENDING EXCEPT ON NECESSITIES AND OCCASIONS
Our government's "insanity" in passing new 2000 page laws that no one has read or understands (but a few of the authors) and its mistaken belief that by "controlling our lives" things will improve (they haven't, and won't)--these are at the root of America's economic malaise. Please tell your families, friends, neighbors and loved ones. It is our only path to an improved our future, as government grabs an increasingly large part of our lives. It runs the Post Office--at a huge loss; this year it took over health care; then it took over (via the open-ended regulatory bill) the financial industry; it is trying to take over the energy industry via cap & trade; it already controls the two largest and most "bankrupt" plans in the country--Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid; and given a chance, it will set back American industry (and labor relations) by 50 years if it passed its "card check" (EFCA) bill.
CORPORATE EARNING ARE STRONG AND CASH POSITIONS ARE STRONGER
Corporations have almost $2 Trillion in cash and cash-like assets sitting on the sidelines. Why? Because they cannot find places to invest those funds that are sound enough. Inventories have been rebuilt adequately to service demand, and maybe a bit overbuilt--any re-pruning will further drop the GDP. Industry will continue to withhold American "growth" investments as long as they cannot trust our government to do responsible things--and as long as the current group is in Washington--the "sane ones" are in too much of a minority to stop it. This means jobs will not "break loose" until businesses are comfortable that they won't be unnecessarily punished or persecuted. They will look elsewhere for growth.
ONE FORECASTER IS A BIT OPTIMISTIC ABOUT 2H--KIPLINGER
Others think 2011 and 2012 will pull through still better. I hope so. We need it--in more ways than one.
Download GDP Slowdown Won't Linger - Print Version - Kiplinger
THE MID-TERM ELECTIONS ARE REFOCUSING EVERYONE ON WHAT'S IMPORTANT--FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Governments are full of waste, but no one has the courage to step up and clean it out. Why? Fear of not being reelected. Government employees make 20-25% more than private business employees doing similar jobs. And their benefits are even more dis-proportionately higher, as much as 40% higher. Government employees can "double dip," retiring early with one lucrative pension plan and then getting reemployed to start building a second one. Even when pay increases are frozen, (in OH anyway) something called "longevity increases" ties to length of service can climb to 10% per year.
TAX CUTS ARE A STIMULUS, BUT OVERDONE, THEY DO NOT PAY FOR THEMSELVES
This was a finding Will Kaydos made in his book THIN ICE AND MELTING about the US economic problems. Focused tax cuts, aimed a particular objectives which truly fuel growth, probably do pay for themselves, and perhaps handsomely. However, in today's contentions partisan political climate, are there enough sensible people to sort out which is which? I fear not. Maybe we can elect some new ones who will know better?
STATES ARE A MESS--NOTHING TO DO BUT RAISE TAXES/CUT SERVICES
(SEE THE BUCKEYE INSTITUTE ALERT BELOW--BIG FIXES ARE NEEDED! (AND NOT JUST IN OHIO!)
Somehow, someway, someone has to convey to the fine citizens of every governmental unit in America that has a budget deficit that there are only two ways to fix a budget deficit:
1) FIND MORE INCOME (which means raise taxes)
2) SPEND LESS (which means cut costs, waste, and usually government jobs)
Or some combination of the two. The only source of income is taxes and fees that are collected from the citizens, so you could say that you either have to RAISE TAXES ....AND/OR CUT COSTS...likely BOTH! One costs the voters in higher taxes; the other means laying off public employees and cutting back (or rearranging) services.
The best way to cut cost is to eliminate waste--but even that comes if the form of cutting people in most cases. FACE IT--"THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH!"
THERE ARE SIMPLY NO OTHER SOLUTIONS. THE CHALLENGE IS TO ELECT THE PERSON WHO UNDERSTANDS THAT AND IS BEST QUALIFIED TO EXECUTE "FINDING THE BEST COMBINATION OF THE TWO."
Unless there is renewed economic growth and prosperity in the private sector, the government's income cannot rise without placing an even greater tax burden on the people who are still working and earning money.
Any time spending is reduced, somebody doesn't like it: their pet program spending is cut (whether it is really a valid program or not), and where there is inefficiency, people get cut, and the Public Employee Unions scream bloody murder. NOTE: These are the unions that collect dues from public employees and spend them to get candidates elected who will give even more money back to those employees--RAISING COSTS THAT NEED TO BE REDUCED.
HERE'S AN IDEA! PRIVATIZATION--LET'S PUT THE BEST WE HAVE IN CHARGE OF KEY FUNCTIONS
Private business has proven it can do a better job than the government at running many things. If we really want to reduce costs and improve effectiveness, OUTSOURCE many of the functions government now does poorly or ineffectively.
PUT CORRECTIONS CORP. OF AMERICA in place to run the prisons more efficiently and more cost effectively than government. BUT--First release all the non-violent offenders who are within a short time (3 mo.?) of their sentence being over, then outsource the operation of all but the highest security prisons. I bet that would save a bunch.
PUT AMAZON IN CHARGE OF IMMIGRATION RECORDS
The Immigration Control of the USA (ICE) can't keep track of the minority of immigrants who do sign up and enter legally. Starting now, two steps are in order. Illegals want "amnesty." Fine, give it to them--but not until they have done 3-4 things to earn it. First, sign up and get a secure ID card with which they must "report in" at a public office at least 3 times each year. Second, they must stay crime free--certainly of felonies and also of particular misdemeanors (drug related, for example). Third, they must also follow employment laws and pay their taxes. Then outsource the tracking to immigrants to amazon.com. Does anyone who deals with amazon think its systems can't do this. You know they could.
PUT UPS IN CHARGE OF THE POSTAL SERVICE
Insist that the USPS close the tiny, inefficient Post Offices scattered all across America and lay off whatever staff was employed there. Then outsource the remainder to UPS (and if you want to make it really competitive, let FedEx and TNT Logisitics bid on this. TNT already runs postal systems in Europe.)
PUT WALMART IN CHARGE OF THE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM -- AND FEMA
Already clinics in retail stores are offering cost effective non-critical care for millions. Walmart, Walgreen, CVS, and "Urgent Care" Clinics are providing this service. Expand it dramatically. "Outsource the routing medical issues to private services." Then restrict and license how many large clinics and hospitals in an area can do "Capital Intensive, high cost equipment required" tests. Stop the "race" to see who can put in the next CT Scanner or MRI Machine and then encourage Doctors to prescribe these expensive tests. Finally, pass legislation limiting excessive settlements in malpractice suits, which will reduce Doctors insurance costs and encourage them to "stay in practice" where there is a looming shortage.
OR MAYBE WE JUST PUT CHARLIE RANGEL IN CHARGE OF BALANCING THE BUDGET--HE'S VERY CREATIVE
Among the 13 allegations leveled against Rep. Rangel: (a partial list)
Raising money for the Charles B. Rangel Center for Public Service at City College in violation of the solicitation and gift ban;
Raising donations for the Rangel Center from people who had business before the Ways and Means Committee in the House;
Using House letterhead to solicit contributions to the Rangel Center;
Using House employees and resources for work related to the Rangel Center;
Violating ethics rules with a "pattern of submitting inaccurate and incomplete financial disclosure statements";
Using a rent-stabilized apartment for a campaign office;
Failing to report income from a vacation rental property in the Dominican Republic;
Violating the "letter and spirit" of House rules.
THE LAST POINT: "HOORAY FOR MS. MICHELLE RHEE" (CHANCELLOR FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SCHOOLS)
She stepped up and did the right thing, firing 241 substandard teachers and putting another 737 who were rated "minimally effective" on notice. The quid pro quo she gave in negotiating with the Washington Teachers Union was that good teachers would get more money, including a 21.6% pay increase through 2012. Of course the WTU is now reneging on their agreement and appealing the filings and charging unfair labor practices. When the Obama administration and education secretary Arne Duncan was asked if they supported Ms. Rhee's action, they "waffled" all over the place. Gutless is an appropriate word for them. But not for her. Hooray for Ms. Rhee.
That's all...
BEST, JOHN
PS: SUPPORT STEVE STIVERS FOR CONGRESS: In the Columbus, OH area, I hope everyone in their right mind will work to prevent the reelection of the "Pelosi Puppet" Mary Jo Kilroy. She can't run on her qualifications, because she has none--except negative ones. Thus the Democratic Congressional fund is shipping $2 million (next month alone) into Ohio to run ads slinging MUD at Steve Stivers and trying to "buy the election."
Steve should have been the winner last time, but out of state money and the Obama "coattails" swept Pelosi Puppet, Kilroy into office by the narrowest of margins-- in a recount. If you live in that district, please vote for Steve. If you can, please support his campaign against the avalanche of George Soros, MoveOn.org out of state mud-slinging money. We cannot have this inept, misguided woman as a Representative from our area.
Buckeye Institute News Alert
Where Transparency Is More Than A Slogan And Ideas Really Do Matter
PRESSRELEASE July 28, 2010
Contact: Matt Mayer, 614-224-4422
Statewide Poll of 1,800 Registered Voters Shows Ohioans Ready for Big Fixes
COLUMBUS - The Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions today released a statewide poll of 1,800 registered voters that shows Ohioans are at odds with their government leaders on the major issues of the day, especially on government compensation, regulations, and Ohio's pro-union policies. Magellan Data and Mapping Strategies of Broomfield, Colorado, conducted the poll on July 19, 2010, via an autodial survey of registered voters from across Ohio. Because of the large sample, the survey has a margin of error of 2.31%.
Here are some top-line numbers:
· 50% think government leaders should first reduce government worker compensation to eliminate the $8 billion
budget state deficit;
· Only 16% think taxes should be increased to eliminate the Ohio deficit;
· 52% think Ohio's state and local taxes are too high;
· 56% think Ohio's regulatory environment makes it harder for businesses to create jobs and grow;
· 85% think workers should be free to choose whether to join a labor union to get a job; and
· 67% think we should stick with coal or add nuclear and natural gas energy.
Other than for government workers who think cutting compensation and cutting services are equally appealing, every other demographic group chose cutting government compensation as the top choice to cut the deficit. Except for one group, every demographic group thinks Ohio's taxes are too high by a majority or plurality.
On Ohio's regulatory environment, every demographic group by a majority or plurality feels our regulations make it harder for businesses to create jobs and grow. The most stunning result is that all demographic groups support a worker's freedom to choose whether or not to join a union to get a job with all but five groups polling at over 80 percent. A whopping 93% of Republicans, 87.7% of Independents, and 77.2% of Democrats want workers to have the freedom to choose.
Buckeye Institute President Matt A. Mayer noted, "It is clear Ohioans believe that business as usual is not sustainable. As always, common sense Ohioans are ahead of the politicians. I hope our elected officials follow the people and don't just say, but do the right thing to get Ohio growing and prosperous again."
The topline results of the poll, the full cross-tabs, and Magellan's presentation are all available at www.buckeyeinstitute.org.
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John L. Mariotti, President & CEO, The Enterprise Group, Phone 614-840-0959 http://www.mariotti.net http://mariotti.blogs.com/my_weblog/
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I had this edition all written when I opened today's Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition and read the headlines:
Recovery Loses Momentum, Growth Now Hinges on Consumers, Revisions Show Shallower Recovery, Inventories Reflect a Bumpy Road: U.S. economic growth slowed in the second quarter to a 2.4% annual rate. Business investment was strong, but imports were a big drag and consumers contributed less.
I guess I picked a timely topic, so I'll leave it as written, and let you judge what might happen next!
F. U. D. SYNDROME AND THE CIRCULAR DILEMMA
The recovery is being stalled by Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. I know, I said this before. It bears saying again. Consumers are Fearful about their jobs, and their source of income, so they cut back spending on all but necessities. Businesses and Consumers alike are Uncertain about what government will do next to take control of their business and their life out of their hands, so they hold back on investments. Finally, both Doubt that the government knows what to do to fix things--since it's been trying for 18-24 mo. with little success. As a result, job growth is minimal. Unemployment is much larger than the statistics report and small businesses--which are the primary source of job growth--are unwilling to risk hiring. Large businesses use temps, overtime and so forth to avoid hiring. This all reinforces the F. U. D. cycle and it goes on in a big circle.
CONSUMERS ARE SCARED AND CAUTIOIUS--NOT SPENDING EXCEPT ON NECESSITIES AND OCCASIONS
Our government's "insanity" in passing new 2000 page laws that no one has read or understands (but a few of the authors) and its mistaken belief that by "controlling our lives" things will improve (they haven't, and won't)--these are at the root of America's economic malaise. Please tell your families, friends, neighbors and loved ones. It is our only path to an improved our future, as government grabs an increasingly large part of our lives. It runs the Post Office--at a huge loss; this year it took over health care; then it took over (via the open-ended regulatory bill) the financial industry; it is trying to take over the energy industry via cap & trade; it already controls the two largest and most "bankrupt" plans in the country--Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid; and given a chance, it will set back American industry (and labor relations) by 50 years if it passed its "card check" (EFCA) bill.
CORPORATE EARNING ARE STRONG AND CASH POSITIONS ARE STRONGER
Corporations have almost $2 Trillion in cash and cash-like assets sitting on the sidelines. Why? Because they cannot find places to invest those funds that are sound enough. Inventories have been rebuilt adequately to service demand, and maybe a bit overbuilt--any re-pruning will further drop the GDP. Industry will continue to withhold American "growth" investments as long as they cannot trust our government to do responsible things--and as long as the current group is in Washington--the "sane ones" are in too much of a minority to stop it. This means jobs will not "break loose" until businesses are comfortable that they won't be unnecessarily punished or persecuted. They will look elsewhere for growth.
ONE FORECASTER IS A BIT OPTIMISTIC ABOUT 2H--KIPLINGER
Others think 2011 and 2012 will pull through still better. I hope so. We need it--in more ways than one.
Download GDP Slowdown Won't Linger - Print Version - Kiplinger
THE MID-TERM ELECTIONS ARE REFOCUSING EVERYONE ON WHAT'S IMPORTANT--FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Governments are full of waste, but no one has the courage to step up and clean it out. Why? Fear of not being reelected. Government employees make 20-25% more than private business employees doing similar jobs. And their benefits are even more dis-proportionately higher, as much as 40% higher. Government employees can "double dip," retiring early with one lucrative pension plan and then getting reemployed to start building a second one. Even when pay increases are frozen, (in OH anyway) something called "longevity increases" ties to length of service can climb to 10% per year.
TAX CUTS ARE A STIMULUS, BUT OVERDONE, THEY DO NOT PAY FOR THEMSELVES
This was a finding Will Kaydos made in his book THIN ICE AND MELTING about the US economic problems. Focused tax cuts, aimed a particular objectives which truly fuel growth, probably do pay for themselves, and perhaps handsomely. However, in today's contentions partisan political climate, are there enough sensible people to sort out which is which? I fear not. Maybe we can elect some new ones who will know better?
STATES ARE A MESS--NOTHING TO DO BUT RAISE TAXES/CUT SERVICES
(SEE THE BUCKEYE INSTITUTE ALERT BELOW--BIG FIXES ARE NEEDED! (AND NOT JUST IN OHIO!)
Somehow, someway, someone has to convey to the fine citizens of every governmental unit in America that has a budget deficit that there are only two ways to fix a budget deficit:
1) FIND MORE INCOME (which means raise taxes)
2) SPEND LESS (which means cut costs, waste, and usually government jobs)
Or some combination of the two. The only source of income is taxes and fees that are collected from the citizens, so you could say that you either have to RAISE TAXES ....AND/OR CUT COSTS...likely BOTH! One costs the voters in higher taxes; the other means laying off public employees and cutting back (or rearranging) services.
The best way to cut cost is to eliminate waste--but even that comes if the form of cutting people in most cases. FACE IT--"THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH!"
THERE ARE SIMPLY NO OTHER SOLUTIONS. THE CHALLENGE IS TO ELECT THE PERSON WHO UNDERSTANDS THAT AND IS BEST QUALIFIED TO EXECUTE "FINDING THE BEST COMBINATION OF THE TWO."
Unless there is renewed economic growth and prosperity in the private sector, the government's income cannot rise without placing an even greater tax burden on the people who are still working and earning money.
Any time spending is reduced, somebody doesn't like it: their pet program spending is cut (whether it is really a valid program or not), and where there is inefficiency, people get cut, and the Public Employee Unions scream bloody murder. NOTE: These are the unions that collect dues from public employees and spend them to get candidates elected who will give even more money back to those employees--RAISING COSTS THAT NEED TO BE REDUCED.
HERE'S AN IDEA! PRIVATIZATION--LET'S PUT THE BEST WE HAVE IN CHARGE OF KEY FUNCTIONS
Private business has proven it can do a better job than the government at running many things. If we really want to reduce costs and improve effectiveness, OUTSOURCE many of the functions government now does poorly or ineffectively.
PUT CORRECTIONS CORP. OF AMERICA in place to run the prisons more efficiently and more cost effectively than government. BUT--First release all the non-violent offenders who are within a short time (3 mo.?) of their sentence being over, then outsource the operation of all but the highest security prisons. I bet that would save a bunch.
PUT AMAZON IN CHARGE OF IMMIGRATION RECORDS
The Immigration Control of the USA (ICE) can't keep track of the minority of immigrants who do sign up and enter legally. Starting now, two steps are in order. Illegals want "amnesty." Fine, give it to them--but not until they have done 3-4 things to earn it. First, sign up and get a secure ID card with which they must "report in" at a public office at least 3 times each year. Second, they must stay crime free--certainly of felonies and also of particular misdemeanors (drug related, for example). Third, they must also follow employment laws and pay their taxes. Then outsource the tracking to immigrants to amazon.com. Does anyone who deals with amazon think its systems can't do this. You know they could.
PUT UPS IN CHARGE OF THE POSTAL SERVICE
Insist that the USPS close the tiny, inefficient Post Offices scattered all across America and lay off whatever staff was employed there. Then outsource the remainder to UPS (and if you want to make it really competitive, let FedEx and TNT Logisitics bid on this. TNT already runs postal systems in Europe.)
PUT WALMART IN CHARGE OF THE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM -- AND FEMA
Already clinics in retail stores are offering cost effective non-critical care for millions. Walmart, Walgreen, CVS, and "Urgent Care" Clinics are providing this service. Expand it dramatically. "Outsource the routing medical issues to private services." Then restrict and license how many large clinics and hospitals in an area can do "Capital Intensive, high cost equipment required" tests. Stop the "race" to see who can put in the next CT Scanner or MRI Machine and then encourage Doctors to prescribe these expensive tests. Finally, pass legislation limiting excessive settlements in malpractice suits, which will reduce Doctors insurance costs and encourage them to "stay in practice" where there is a looming shortage.
OR MAYBE WE JUST PUT CHARLIE RANGEL IN CHARGE OF BALANCING THE BUDGET--HE'S VERY CREATIVE
Among the 13 allegations leveled against Rep. Rangel: (a partial list)
Raising money for the Charles B. Rangel Center for Public Service at City College in violation of the solicitation and gift ban;
Raising donations for the Rangel Center from people who had business before the Ways and Means Committee in the House;
Using House letterhead to solicit contributions to the Rangel Center;
Using House employees and resources for work related to the Rangel Center;
Violating ethics rules with a "pattern of submitting inaccurate and incomplete financial disclosure statements";
Using a rent-stabilized apartment for a campaign office;
Failing to report income from a vacation rental property in the Dominican Republic;
Violating the "letter and spirit" of House rules.
THE LAST POINT: "HOORAY FOR MS. MICHELLE RHEE" (CHANCELLOR FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SCHOOLS)
She stepped up and did the right thing, firing 241 substandard teachers and putting another 737 who were rated "minimally effective" on notice. The quid pro quo she gave in negotiating with the Washington Teachers Union was that good teachers would get more money, including a 21.6% pay increase through 2012. Of course the WTU is now reneging on their agreement and appealing the filings and charging unfair labor practices. When the Obama administration and education secretary Arne Duncan was asked if they supported Ms. Rhee's action, they "waffled" all over the place. Gutless is an appropriate word for them. But not for her. Hooray for Ms. Rhee.
That's all...
BEST, JOHN
PS: SUPPORT STEVE STIVERS FOR CONGRESS: In the Columbus, OH area, I hope everyone in their right mind will work to prevent the reelection of the "Pelosi Puppet" Mary Jo Kilroy. She can't run on her qualifications, because she has none--except negative ones. Thus the Democratic Congressional fund is shipping $2 million (next month alone) into Ohio to run ads slinging MUD at Steve Stivers and trying to "buy the election."
Steve should have been the winner last time, but out of state money and the Obama "coattails" swept Pelosi Puppet, Kilroy into office by the narrowest of margins-- in a recount. If you live in that district, please vote for Steve. If you can, please support his campaign against the avalanche of George Soros, MoveOn.org out of state mud-slinging money. We cannot have this inept, misguided woman as a Representative from our area.
Buckeye Institute News Alert
Where Transparency Is More Than A Slogan And Ideas Really Do Matter
PRESSRELEASE July 28, 2010
Contact: Matt Mayer, 614-224-4422
Statewide Poll of 1,800 Registered Voters Shows Ohioans Ready for Big Fixes
COLUMBUS - The Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions today released a statewide poll of 1,800 registered voters that shows Ohioans are at odds with their government leaders on the major issues of the day, especially on government compensation, regulations, and Ohio's pro-union policies. Magellan Data and Mapping Strategies of Broomfield, Colorado, conducted the poll on July 19, 2010, via an autodial survey of registered voters from across Ohio. Because of the large sample, the survey has a margin of error of 2.31%.
Here are some top-line numbers:
· 50% think government leaders should first reduce government worker compensation to eliminate the $8 billion
budget state deficit;
· Only 16% think taxes should be increased to eliminate the Ohio deficit;
· 52% think Ohio's state and local taxes are too high;
· 56% think Ohio's regulatory environment makes it harder for businesses to create jobs and grow;
· 85% think workers should be free to choose whether to join a labor union to get a job; and
· 67% think we should stick with coal or add nuclear and natural gas energy.
Other than for government workers who think cutting compensation and cutting services are equally appealing, every other demographic group chose cutting government compensation as the top choice to cut the deficit. Except for one group, every demographic group thinks Ohio's taxes are too high by a majority or plurality.
On Ohio's regulatory environment, every demographic group by a majority or plurality feels our regulations make it harder for businesses to create jobs and grow. The most stunning result is that all demographic groups support a worker's freedom to choose whether or not to join a union to get a job with all but five groups polling at over 80 percent. A whopping 93% of Republicans, 87.7% of Independents, and 77.2% of Democrats want workers to have the freedom to choose.
Buckeye Institute President Matt A. Mayer noted, "It is clear Ohioans believe that business as usual is not sustainable. As always, common sense Ohioans are ahead of the politicians. I hope our elected officials follow the people and don't just say, but do the right thing to get Ohio growing and prosperous again."
The topline results of the poll, the full cross-tabs, and Magellan's presentation are all available at www.buckeyeinstitute.org.
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John L. Mariotti, President & CEO, The Enterprise Group, Phone 614-840-0959 http://www.mariotti.net http://mariotti.blogs.com/my_weblog/
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