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Are New Immigrants Assimilating?

Are New Immigrants Assimilating?

The U.S. has long been known as a nation of immigrants who embrace a common culture. Today, the U.S. finds itself in the midst of a wave of new immigrants ...
Posted: May 13th, 2008 | Comments: 0
Manhattan Institute Forum: Dick Cheney

Manhattan Institute Forum: Dick Cheney

The Vice President of the United States, Dick Cheney, addresses the Manhattan Institute at a breakfast forum. He focuses on the House, progress in Iraq, and the Iraqi government. ...
Posted: Apr 21st, 2008 | Comments: 0
Can Mayoral Control Fix Broken Urban School Districts?

Can Mayoral Control Fix Broken Urban School Districts?

Five years ago, the state control of the school system over to Mayor Bloomberg. Soon they must decide whether to extend that power to future administrations. What is the track ...
Posted: Mar 25th, 2008 | Comments: 0
New York’s Uninsured

New York’s Uninsured

"New York's Uninsured: A History of Good Intentions and Unintended Consequences" and "Public Sector Experiments: Mandates, Medicaid, and Markets" are the two panels in this far-reaching forum. Participants include James ...
Posted: Dec 11th, 2007 | Comments: 0
Thinking Big for NYC

Thinking Big for NYC

Mayor Bloomberg delivers the keynote address of this conference, emphasizing that rethinking land use is the key to getting big projects done in the boroughs. Other panelists include Amanda Burde, ...
Posted: Nov 1st, 2007 | Comments: 0
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