November 2009
November 21, Washington Post
D.C. Unemployment Climbs to Record High
Professor and director of the Center for Regional Analysis Stephen Fuller comments how federal spending can benefit Virignia and Maryland.
November 18, USA Today
Retired Military Officers Cash In as Well-Paid Consultants
Professor Janine Wedel comments on the accountability of the arrangement and who benefits from it.
November 15, China View
Man in the News: Barack Obama
Professor Mark Rozell comments on President Obama's goals and challenges.
November 10, Daily Briefing (KPFK 90.7 FM)
Power Brokers and Democracy
Professor Janine R. Wedel discusses the economy, the government, and the free market.
November 6, Tavis Smiley Show (Public Radio International)
GOP Victories
Professor Michael Fauntroy discusses the November 3 elections and shares his perspective on the results.
November 6, Online NewsHour (PBS.org)
U.S. Jobless Rate Hits 10.2%, Highest in 26 Years
Professor and director of the Center for Regional Analysis Stephen Fuller talks about the unemployment figures and what they indicate for economic recovery.
November 4, Plain Dealer (Cleveland)
Continental President says Airline Would Consider Merger with United
Professor Kenneth Button (Director of the Center for Aerospace Policy and Management, and Director of the Center for Transportation Policy, Operations, and Logistics) discusses the possible merger of Continental and United Airlines and its outcomes.
November 4, Washington Post
Kaine's Legacy: Agenda Flagging But Not Ratings
Professor Mark Rozell comments on the significance of Virginia electing a Republican to follow Governor Kaine and how it will probably affect current initiatives.
November 4, China View
Obama, Democrats Tested in 2009 Election
Professor Mark Rozell discusses the competitiveness of the Republican party in Virginia and President Obama's promises and accomplishments.
November 3, CNN
Analysis: Anger, Frustration Fuel Election Day 2009
Professor Mark Rozell comments on the significance of Republicans being elected in Virginia.
November 3, Fairfax Times
McDonnell Elected Virginia Governor
Professor Mark Rozell comments on how the Deeds campaign was run.
November 2, NewsChannel 8
Polls Show Virginia Republican Candidates Lead in 3 Statewide Races
Professor Mark Rozell mentions either a Republican or Democrat can be elected in the state depending on the year, the economy and the campaign stategy.
November 2, National Post
Stakes High for Obama, Democrats in Trio of Off-Year Elections
Professor Mark Rozell discusses what the outcomes of the elections might mean for Democrats.
October 2009
October 30, WTOP
McDonnell Still Leads; Deeds Gets More Obama Help
Professor Mark Rozell comments on the effect a letter from President Obama will have on the Virginia gubernatorial election.
October 28, Fox-5
Pres. Obama Campaings for Creigh Deeds
Professor Mark Rozell comments on the Virginia gubernatorial election and wheter President Obama's visit to Virginia will make a difference.
October 28, Bloomberg
Obama Makes Another Effort to Keep Virginia in Democratic Camp
Professor Mark Rozell comments on President Obama's visit to Virignia to help Creigh Deeds in the gubernatorial election.
October 27, Fairfax Times
George Mason's Fuller: Economy Showing Signs of Improvement
Professor and director of the Center for Regional Analysis Stephen Fuller discusses the economy in detail.
October 27, Fairfax Times
Gubernatorial Campaigns Hit the Home Stretch
Professor Mark Rozell talks about the Virginia gubernatorial campaign strategies and the polls.
October 25, CNN
Governors Races Serve as Early Test for Obama, Democratic Control
Professor Mark Rozell comments on the competitiveness of the Repbulican ticket in Virginia and the national message a victory might mean for the party.
October 24, CNN
FBI: Mobster More Powerful than Gotti
Professor Louise Shelley discusses major criminal organizations in Russia.
October 23, Washington Post
Czar Trouble
Professor James Pfiffner testifies before the Committee of Homeland Security and Government Affairs. He discusses the history and current use of policy czars to manage government.
October 22, Washington Post
Cuccinelli: In Your Heart, You Know He's to the Right of Right
Professor Mark Rozell discusses how Ken Cuccinelli might be able to ride to victory on the coattails of Bob McDonnell.
October 22, Time
Senators Take on Obama's Czars
Professor James Pfiffner discusses the history, definition, and role of policy czars used in presidential administrations.
October 21, Ottawa Citizen (CANWEST)
Obama Accused of Using Nixon-Like Techniques
Professor Mark Rozell suggests that the Obama-Nixon analogy is not convincing. He notes that how presidents handle criticism can be important in shaping public perception.
October 17, Newsweek
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Professor Mark Rozell comments on the difficulties for Creigh Deeds' campaign.
October 16, Daily Press (Associated Press)
Attorney General Hopefuls Offer Stark Contrast
Professor Mark Rozell comments on the general public's knowledge of the Virginia attorney general election.
October 13, Politico
Bob McDonnell’s Recast Image
Professor Mark Rozell writes about the political shift in Virginia.
October 13, WUSA9.com
Virginia Governor Kaine Tries to Stem Tide of Red
Professor Mark Rozell notes there is some concern within the Democratic party.
October 11, News Journal (Delaware Online)
Castle vs. Biden Could Be Contentious Senate Race
Professor Mark Rozell coments on the importance of the Delaware senatorial election.
October 9, National Post
A Nobel Peace Prize Given for Hope
Professor Mark Rozell coments on the significance of President Obama receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
October 6, New York Times
An Oasis of Stability Amid a Downturn
SPP PhD Alumnus and Adjunct Professor Terry Holzheimer is quoted throughout the article about the stability and prosperity of the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor. Holzheimer is Arlington County's director of economic development.
October 5, Associated Press
BET Founder Mimics Va Gov Candidate's Speech
Professor Mark Rozell discusses the manner in which Shelia Johnson addressed Creigh Deed's speech instead of his policies.
October 5, Virginian-Pilot
In Cash Race, Businesses back Va. Governor Candidate McDonnell
Professor Mark Rozell comments on business donations to the campaigns to elect the next Virginia governor.
October 1, WTOP
Regional Unemployment Stalled in August
Professor and director of the Center for Regional Analysis Stephen Fuller comments on the August unemployment rate in the Washington region and predicts the job situation will look better by April.
September 2009
September 24, Washington Post
Employers' Hiring Plans Show Continued Anxiety About Future
Professor and director of the Center for Regional Analysis Stephen Fuller notes the Washington region experienced the largest losses of jobs from August 2008 to August 2009 in the areas of retail, leisure and hospitality, and construction.
September 21, Daily Press (Associated Press)
New Deeds Ad Wagers Big on McDonnell's 1989 Thesis
Professor Mark Rozell comments on the strategies for the Virginia governor election campaigns.
September 21, CNN.com
Latin America drug cartels find home in West Africa
Current PhD Student (alumna MPP '06), Ashley-Louise Bybee, discusses the problems facing West African governments when combating drug cartels. Her paper in SPP's journal, New Voices in Public Policy is cited.
September 18, All Things Considered (NPR)
Democrats Strong, But Not Invincible in Virginia
Professor Mark Rozell comments as part of a radio program that the economy is an important topic of the Virginia gubernatorial race.
September 17, Daily News & Economic Review (Turkey)
Forum Offers Entrepreneurial Views on Crisis
Professor and director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Public Policy Zoltan Acs notes that Turkey ranks 40th on the gobal entrepreneurship index. Acs was the keynote speaker at the International Entrepreneurship Forum in Istanbul, Turkey, which focused on the global economic turmoil.
September 17, Washington Post
KB to Resume Work in Area
Professor and director of the Center for Regional Analysis Stephen Fuller says builders are recognizing that the housing market in the area has normalized.
September 15, Washington Post
Too Often, We're Mute on Race
Professor Michael Fauntroy comments on the disrespect shown towards President Obama.
September 15, Washington Post
Signs of Life in Local Housing
Professor and senior fellow of the Center for Regional Analysis John McClain notes that home sales for the past consecutive 13 months have been higher than when compared to the same month last year.
September 8, Minnesota Public Radio
Obama's back to school message sparks a battle
Professor Michael Fauntroy is a panelist on the radio show and discusses the back to school message controversy.
September 8, Fox News
Obama Betting Magnetism Enough to Counter Health Care Reform Opposition
Professor Jeremy Mayer comments on the approach President Obama may take when addressing the joint session of Congress with Americans watching.
September 8, Washington Post
Federal Hiring Boom Would Benefit D.C. Area
Professor John McClain, senior fellow at the Center for Regional Analysis, discusses the projected job loss and gains over the next few years in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region.
September 5, Associated Press
Some Catholic bishops question gov't health care
Professor Mark Rozell notes that there will be disagreement on all issues among the Catholic bishops.
August 2009
August 31, UPI
Impact of thesis on McDonnell unclear
Professor Mark Rozell discusses the questions raised by gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell's master's thesis and the effect it may have on the campaign.
August 17, Tampa Tribune
Experts: Health reform anger stems from racism, partisanship
Professor Susan Tolchin comments on the anger about health reform and whether the anger is genuine or manipulated.
August 11, WTOP
Virignia home sales increase in July
Professor John McClain notes that home sales are up in Northern Virginia and prices are stabilizing.
August 10, Associated Press
Deeds attacks McDonnell on abortion issues
Professor Mark Rozell comments on the necessity to find a balance with the electorate when discussing issues.
July 2009
July 30, Great Falls Tribune (Montana)
Study: River Drive North would be safer if moved south
A study by School of Public Policy Transportation Policy, Organization, and Logistics program students provides recommendations to a policy coordinating committee that makes local transportation decisions in Montana. SPP student, Christopher Dorrington, the project coordinator, is quoted throughout the article.
July 29, CNN's American Morning
Obama, professor and police
Professor Michael Fauntroy discusses the possibilities of a "teachable moment" concerning the Gates-Crowley incident and aftermath.
July 26, BusinessWeek
Skilled Immigrants on Why They're Leaving the U.S.
Professor David Hart, co-author of a new Small Business Administration report, discusses the role that immigration policies have on American entrepreneurship.
July 24, Richmond Times-Dispatch
Real estate market starts to improve in Richmond, elswhere
Professor and senior fellow of the Center for Regional Analysis John McClain notes that economic indicators are beginning to show improvements.
July 23, Asia Chronicle
China Needs to Invest in Itself
Professor Ramkishen Rajan's book, Asia in the Global Economy, is cited in Robert Tenorio's commentary about China's economy.
July 20, Politico
Washington doesn't feel the pinch of the recession
Professor and director of the Center for Regional Analysis Stephen Fuller says the federal government is a bit of a safety net for the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
July 17, Washington Post
Thousands Jam Job Fair to Apply for Federal Government Openings
Professor and director of the Center for Regional Analysis Stephen Fuller comments on qualifications for federal jobs and the unemployed.
July 8, Daily News (Sri Lanka)
Evaluating McNamara
Professor Susan Tolchin's review of an earlier book about Robert McNamara and the reaction it caused is recalled by the journalist of the article.
July 2, Washington Post
Federal Agencies Could Add 120,000 Area Jobs
Professor and director of the Center for Regional Analysis Stephen Fuller comments on unemployment and job growth.