Tax rebate seen as a baby step for economy
The editorial argues that May rebates totaling up to 168 billion dollars will aid 128 million households but will not reverse a weak economy. It notes variable impacts on spending, urges Congress to pursue long term measures, expand unemployment and food stamp benefits, and overhaul the tax system to curb deficits.
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Senate backs retroactive immunity for telecoms
Readers blast Bush era wiretapping and defend constitutional rights. Letters urge accountability, oppose cell phone laws while driving, and critique plagiarism in politics as readers debate Cuba policy after Castro.
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Readers weigh in on No Country for Old Men win and marriage rights
Readers respond to Oscar best picture choice and debate same sex marriage rights. Letters from Sara Tokheim North Liberty Maureen Usher Marion Huckabee supporter call for rights and a nationwide miracle in politics.
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Anonymous attack on Scientology parallels anti Jewish protests
Michael Shermer argues that the Anonymous campaigns against the Church of Scientology resemble bigoted protests against Jews, noting the debate over Scientology as a religion. He highlights secrecy, litigation, and selective access to doctrine as unique traits while criticizing attacks and defending skepticism.
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