On RCP, Mike Memoli reviews the president's schedule since the beginning of the oil disaster in the Gulf, highlighting the many activities that have competed for his attention. Carl Schramm, Robert Litan and Dane Stangler of the Kauffman Foundation argue that economic growth is the key to ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan and Iraq. Victor Davis Hanson writes about the myriad challenges facing European society.

On RCM, Gary Shapiro argues that the country is in desperate need of political leaders with business experience, and Diana Furchtgott-Roth writes about how raising the minimum wage and limiting the availability of unpaid internships hurts teens.

Todd Crowell writes on RCW about the downfall of Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.

On RCS, Art Spander writes about the Los Angeles Lakers' long history of struggles against the Boston Celtics, and the RCS staff weighs in on the NBA Finals.

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