Vol. 14, No. 44
August 10, 2009
Cover Story
Weighing America and Finding It Wanting
on David Kessler's anti-obesity crusade
By Andrew Ferguson
Also in This Issue
- Obama's Politicized Justice Department — Jennifer Rubin
This August 2009 issue of The Weekly Standard featured Andrew Ferguson's critical examination of David Kessler's anti-obesity crusade, questioning the government's expanding role in regulating Americans' dietary choices and weight. The cover also highlighted Jennifer Rubin's analysis of politicization within the Obama administration's Justice Department. The issue reflected conservative concerns about executive overreach and the activist regulatory state during the early Obama presidency.