Preserve America through faith and freedom in democracy
Guest columnist John H. Kittleson argues early settlers sought religious liberty, shaping a democracy with a constitutional system, checks and balances, and moral foundations. He recalls World War II sacrifices, Imperial Germany horror, and calls for a vast spiritual revival to protect liberty, citing II Chronicles 7 14.
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Letter to Rep Blum on empathy and economy in Iowa
Gary Sargent of Cedar Rapids and Doug Siglint of Highland Md. respond to U S Rep Rod Blum remarks on Twitter about a recession noting that cranes reflect private investment and job creation. They argue such comments hurt families in Cedar Rapids Waterloo and central Iowa and urge empathy.
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No timeline for Supreme Court nominee process
The Constitution requires the president to nominate and the Senate to confirm or not confirm a nominee, but it does not specify any timeline for this process. Public debate centers on the lack of a fixed deadline and the factors shaping confirmation.
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Rethinking Labor in Capitalist Theory and Policy
The piece argues labor is not a tangible factor like land or capital yet must be treated as such for capitalism to function. It highlights offshore jobs, union attacks, low wages, and Social Security threats, urging policy and business reforms to recognize labor’s distinct nature.
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Social Security
Bernie
Sanders the Bern keeps sweeping voters with generosity rhetoric
William Murchison argues Bernie Sanders shows Democratic socialism in action with caucus and primary wins in Washington, Alaska and Hawaii. He blasts wealth redistribution as a con and contrasts Sanders with Hillary Clinton, praising free market ideals and criticizing voter hunger for handouts.
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Tax simplification under attack in 2015 budget act
Neil E Harris argues the 2015 Bipartisan Budget Act repeals the 34 year old small partnership exception, ending in 2018. He notes the change affects farmers ranchers and other small businesses by requiring partnership tax returns and discusses history and advocacy for reinstatement. He cites Section 6231 a 1 B of the Internal Revenue Code.
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