Budget news tempered by entitlements debate and tax gains
The Bush administration touts a deficit under 300 billion for the current year due to strong tax revenue from tax cuts. Democrats note the remaining high shortfall while predicting entitlement spending growth threatens future budgets. Portman warns of unsustainable entitlement costs and calls for reform before year 30.
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Readers defend motorcycle travel as economical choice
Cedar Rapids readers recount a 2890 mile motorcycle trip to Washington DC via St. Louis and Blue Ridge Parkway spending 173.73 per bike on fuel while a car trip to DC costs 195.52 for 936 miles. They challenge Bloomberg and political spin on immigration and economics.
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Gazette Cancels Conservative Columnist Ann Coulter
The Gazette withdraws from publishing Ann Coulter amid liberal protests. Critics say the move undermines free speech and silences a conservative voice, highlighting ongoing clashes over media balance and viewpoint neutrality.
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Londoners endure fear with steady resolve after 7 7 attacks
In a British view of terrorism and resilience, the writer recalls the July 7 2005 bombings and notes Londoners keep riding the rails despite warnings. He praises the counterterrorism effort, asserts public resolve, and argues Britain and the United States must stay the course in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Lifting the stigma of low mood and suicide
The Washington Post piece recalls Philip Merrill’s death and honors Eric, a gifted 35 year old, while urging open discussion of mental illness. It cites Rosalynn Carter, Kay Redfield Jamison, and Gordon Smith as advocates, noting America’s growing mental health crisis and the need to move conversations into daylight. The author, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, calls for compassionate dialogue.
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