December 9, 2008

Notes on “Energy Czar”; a Reading Recommendation for the “Car Czar”

Michael Giberson “Energy czar” is a term with a pedigree in the United States, being applied at least as early as December 1973 to William E. Simon, who Nixon appointed to head the Federal Energy Administration. The Time article in the link observes that Simon was advocating a 50 mph national speed limit and a …

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Czar Talk

Michael Giberson What is with all of the czar talk? Most prominently in the news: “House Speaker Nancy Pelosi touted the notion of a ‘car czar’ Tuesday to supervise an auto industry bailout, saying Big Three executives haven’t adapted well to changing conditions,” reports the Associated Press. Who wants a czar? I believe the appropriate …

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