Editorial insight on leadership and love
The quote from Andre Malraux emphasizes a leader's duty to earn genuine respect and affection without seeking popularity. It frames leadership as integrity over flattery, urging selfless example rather than self-promoting acts.
Plan to penalize fuel-efficient cars in South Carolina debated
South Carolina legislators consider new fees for hybrid and electric vehicle owners to compensate for lost gas tax revenue. Critics say the approach punishes drivers with lower fuel use and undermines support for broader fixes, as lawmakers weigh tax credits and alternative funding amid an aging road system.
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South Carolina
Columbia
S.C
Nikki Haley
Statehouse
Jim Poch
Plug In
Carolina
Charleston
Not all plastic is the same for consumers
The Target data breach shows weaknesses in magnetic stripe cards still used in the United States. Banks and retailers push for smart cards with chips but liability shifts unless both sides upgrade. Some senators urge data protection standards, while the focus should be on costs for breaches and issuing new cards.
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Target
United States
U.S
Visa
MasterCard
Senate
Calm dialogue or political fallout over Christie lane closings
Kathleen Parker argues the Christie bridge lane closing saga shows how rapid corrections, conflicting evidence, and media frenzy shape the narrative. She notes Times coverage, Wildstein's letter, and CNN reports while predicting his polling decline and lingering questions about accountability and culture.
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Chris Christie
Sandy
Mika Brzezinski
MSNBC
New York Times
Christie
George Washington Bridge
Times
Alan L. Zegas
David Wildstein
Port Authority
Bridget Anne Kelly
Fort Lee
Wildstein
Drudge
CNN
Hoboken
Dawn Zimmer
Zimmer
Hillary Clinton
GOP
Mike Huckabee
Rand Paul
Jeb Bush
Letter to the Editor on Income Inequality and Growth
A reader argues the government uses income inequality to distract from Obamacare. They claim gross national income is not fixed and tax cuts or deregulation could raise total output. The writer urges stimulating growth by simplifying taxes and reducing regulation.
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Obama and Company
U.S
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