Editorial: United States must aid Taiwan defend itself
The United States must back Taiwan to deter China from invading. A firm stance now including stronger defense and potential sale of offensive equipment like Aegis radar would signal resolve and keep Taiwan ahead of Chinese military expansion.
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United States
Taiwan
China
Beijing
America
Gregoire privacy bill eyed by legislators for consumer protection
The Herald notes that Attorney General Christine Gregoire proposes a consumer privacy plan with potential benefits, but some business groups warn of unintended operational problems. Lawmakers should pass a simplified identity theft process for victims and banks, while Senate Bill 6513 may need more study before final approval.
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Christine Gregoire
Gregoire
The
Herald of
Everett
Wash
House approves tax cut ending senior work tax
The House voted 422 to 0 to repeal the extra tax on working seniors ages 65 to 69, applying to Social Security reductions above 17000 dollars. Senate support is expected. Esmael Adibi of Chapman University calls the move positive and pro work.
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House of Representatives
Senate
House
Esmael Adibi
Anderson Center For Economic Research
Chapman University
California
Lima
Ohio
Bradley and McCain fail to energize new politics
Washington analysis notes the Bradley and McCain campaigns faltered against party orthodoxies and aggressive attacks. Voters seeking change faced entrenched leaders Gore and Bush, with few prominent figures willing to buck the tide. The result may be high turnout decline and many disenchanted voters sitting out.
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Washington
Hall
Bill Bradley
John S. McCain
Bradley
al Gore
George W. Bush
Texas
McCain
Gore
Bush
Iowa
Pat Robertson
Jerry Falwell
George Bush
Senate Democrats
Daniel P. Moynihan
Bob Kerrey
Paul Wellstone
Outrage over 6-year-old Michigan gun death warning
A columnist argues media attention to a six year old shooter and Kayla Rolland’s death highlights societal failures. He blames bad parenting, social work, schooling, and gun culture, urging action to curb handgun access and protect children.
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Michigan
District of Columbia
Motherson
Kayla Rolland
Apology and politics clash in Rocker Bush critique
Myriam Marquez rails at hypocrisy as John Rocker and George W. Bush issue apologies for offensive remarks. She argues the apologies expose double standards on free speech, diversity training, and accountability, condemning both rock star notoriety and political optics while urging genuine action.
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Atlanta Braves
America
John Rocker
George W. Bush
Bob Jones University
South Carolina
Bush
Rocker
Disney
Wide World of Sports
Sportslustrated
Major League
Baball
National Conference of Community
Justis
Birthplace
Cuba
Land
The
Braves
Rockert
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