The Best of Public Policy in 2008

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The top ten ethics scandals of 2008, which we’ve got on prominent display today, is classic Mother Jones content. But we write about things that are positive, too! Or at least we link to them. Sometimes. Like right now!

The Drum Major Institute has a list out of the best public policy from 2008. It includes Los Angeles’ attempt to clean up its ports, an executive order from pre-Hookergate Eliot Spitzer, the Second Chance Act for released prisoners, and an attempt to expand health care citywide in San Francisco. Check it out here.

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