Monday Afternoon Links

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1. Robert Samuelson in today's Washington Post: "President Obama committed a colossal error of judgment in making health-care “reform” a centerpiece of his first term."

2. The case for economic optimism despite gloomy headlines, from "heartland economist" Jim Paulsen of Wells Capital Management in Minneapolis.

3. Photos: The 25 best skylines in the world. (ht/Craig Newmark) 

4. Iowa consumers benefit from lower natural gas prices and utility rates.

5.  Sunday Washington Post article on the U-VA Kerfuffle: Ousted President Teresa Sullivan Has Hired a Lawyer, and the Board Has Hired a PR Firm.  That's not a good sign.

6.  Small businesses that make machines and components for other manufacturers are experiencing an upswing that could be a sign of things to come for the broader economy.