Bush urged to pursue tax cuts in measured steps
The piece argues that George W. Bush should pursue his promised 1.3 trillion tax cut in incremental steps, starting with repealing the marriage penalty and then the estate tax. It notes bipartisan talk but warns of political risk, given a split Congress and his fragile mandate, suggesting cautious reform to avoid a brief honeymoon and stalled plans.
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George W. Bush
United States
Texas
Washington
Clinton
Gore
Bush
Congress
U.S
Political representatives contact list in Texas and D C
Officials on your public payroll invite feedback with addresses and phone numbers for Gov. Rick Perry U S Sen. Phil Gramm U S Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison U S Rep. Larry Combest U S Rep. Mac Thornberry State Senators Teel Bivins Tom Haywood State Representatives John Smithee David Swinford Warren Chisum Pete Laney details include office locations in Amarillo Hale Center Pampa and Wichita Falls with Washington D C mailing addresses and guidance to write to House or Senate offices.
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Rick Perry
State Capitol
Austin
Texas
U.S
Phil Gramm
Russell
Washington, D.C
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Washington
D.C
Larry Combest
S. Western
Amarillo
Mac Thornberry
S. Polk St
Teel Bivins
Tom Haywood
Kell
Wichita Falls
John Smithee
S. Polk
David Swinford
Warren Chisum
P.O
Pampa
Pete Laney
Hale Center
House
Senate
House of Representatives
One for all and all for the Party: Long division doesn t add up
Mitch Albom offers a sharp critique of the 2000 election paralysis, arguing that partisanship corrupted judgment from Florida recounts to the Supreme Court. He contrasts Bush and Gore camps, cites Baker and Dershowitz, and questions leaders who place party over merit while urging voters to demand conscience over loyalty.
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Detroit
NBC
Tim Russert
Florida
George W. Bush
Florida Supreme Court
al Gore
Congress
Bush
Senate
Jeb Bush
White House
Northern Ireland
Bosnia
Gore
Hatfields and the McCoys
James Baker
Alan Dershowitz
Supreme Court
Carumba
Money and power at the Federal Reserve chair
The piece reflects on the influence and responsibilities of the Federal Reserve chair, highlighting the ability to raise or lower interest rates and expand or contract the money supply. It notes the political visibility and ceremonial duties, including meeting a president-elect and managing public perception.
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Milwaukee
Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
Fed shifting fears from inflation to slowdown in policy cue
In a sharp turn, the Fed’s top policy voice signals concern over a slowing economy and possible recession while rates remain unchanged. The columnist riffs on the rhetoric and wonders if policy will arterially pivot, praising bureaucratic restraint yet hinting at a future rate move. The piece ends noting Rick Horowitz’s syndicated status and web presence.
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Fed
Alan Greenspan
Rick Horowitz
Yesrick
Texas takes the national spotlight in Bush era shift
The Wall Street Journal notes Texans will influence Washington as Bush takes office, highlighting Texas icons and changing media gaze. Crawford mirrors Johnson City’s 1964 rise with oil, tech, and economy shaping future perceptions, as safety training and hunting deaths inform state policy.
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al Gore
George W. Bush
Wall Street Journal
Free World
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Texas
Arkansas
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Johnson City
Crawford
Johnson
Fifth and
Lamar
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