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• Andrew Coulson argues that Obama’s rhetoric on education doesn’t square with the reality of his budget.

• Christopher Preble and Malou Innocent declare that Obama deserves credit for choosing effective means for definite ends in Afghanistan.

• Watch Daniel J. Mitchell discusses high-speed rail on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

• Join the Cato Institute Thursday, April 16 to hear Welile Nhlapo, South African ambassador to the United States, discuss the upcoming South African election.

• In a new video, Cato scholars reveal the heavy burden of today’s tax code.

• In today’s Cato Daily Podcast Chris Edwards discusses National Tax Day.