Can technology 90 too far and age groups clash
A 96 year old World War II radio man refuses new gadgets while younger generations embrace them. The essay notes older users avoid remote controls ATMs and complex devices, while expressing hope for simpler future tech and autonomous functions. It references IBM Selectric in 1961 and warns about generational tech gaps.
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Wizards of Invention
Navy
Sparks
Scriveners
Joan
Google
Outsourcing hurts American workers say AFL-CIO leader
Richard Trumka argues against offshore job loss in a guest column calling for drastic action to reform trade and tax policies. He cites Iowa’s 47 000 manufacturing jobs lost since 2000 and criticizes corporate executives and politicians for prioritizing profits over workers. He praises Obama administration steps but urges broader leadership and a homegrown revival.
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India
America
Big Business
China
Iowa
Obama
Dave Loebsack
Two Myths About TARP Revisited and Refuted
The article argues two myths about the Troubled Asset Relief Program are incorrect. It contends TARP cost taxpayers far less than feared and that it aided Main Street by stabilizing financial markets and enabling credit flow.
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U.S
AIG
Congressional Budget Office
Wall Street
Main Street
Barack Obama
Overhaul Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac urged by editor
A Dallas Morning News guest editorial argues for a drastic overhaul of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reduce taxpayer exposure. It cites potential future costs totaling hundreds of billions if housing prices fall, and calls for ending government backstops while requiring private competition in the secondary mortgage market.
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U.S
Congress
Obama
Fannie Mae
Freddie Mac
Dallas Morning News Escome
Fannie and
Freddie
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Sheila Bair
Washington
Treasury
Timothy Geithner
Fannie
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Alex Blanco
Passaic
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Girl Scouts of America
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Home Depot
Richard Trumka
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Aflcio. Ore
Timothy F. Geithner
the Treasury
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