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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 2012

Page

12

Reforming political discourse with a straight answer series

Robert Kilmer advocates a two rule debate format requiring direct answers without attacks and real time fact checking. The Binghamton lawyer envisions TV and radio versions to curb talking points, though he has produced only pilots and faces long odds.

Joe Biden Sarah Palin Biden Gwen Palin Robert Kilmer Kilmer University of Miami

Tax the rich, then spend on jobs to curb inequality

In the piece Mark Weisbrot argues expiring Bush tax cuts for the richest 1 percent would reduce upward income redistribution since 1979. It notes deficits and stimulus spending as counterpoints and calls for reversing labor-law changes to empower workers amid rising wealth and political power concentration.

Barack Obama

Tax cliff warning: extending 2001 2003 rates urged

The U S Chamber of Commerce warns that letting the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts expire could trigger the largest tax increase in U S history raising rates on investors retirees and workers and hitting small businesses. It cites $1 2 trillion in automatic budget cuts and warns of recession if action isn’t taken. R Bruce Josten of the chamber speaks for business interests.

U.S Barack Obama Washington Congressional Budget Office Chamber of Commerce Congress

Romney’s foreign trip signals ally support over critique

The piece argues Romney should avoid substance and focus on praising allies Britain Poland and Israel to appeal to cultural and political blocs. It contrasts Romney’s plan with Obama’s, asserting Romney will reassure allies and underline American commitment while avoiding public disagreements.

Ireland Italy Israel Mitt Romney Britain Poland Downton Abbey Europe Barack Obama Romney Obama Winston Churchill Oval Office State Department Bush Iraq Afghanistan London Winnie Jeremy Browne Downing Street

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