–  The shopkeeper said, “Would you like yesterday’s paper or today’s?”  –  Given the weight of events, he answered without hesitation, “I would prefer today’s.”  –  To which the shopkeeper replied, “Then come back tomorrow.”  In today’s world, policy-makers cannot wait until tomorrow. They must act immediately. To do so effectively, they need guiding principles.
I also find the timing for this new program for CESOs and CES eligibles quite auspicious. This is the first month of the year and, coincidentally, the celebration of the Chinese New Year – the beginning of the year of the Ox, one of the most hardworking and productive creatures on earth.