Bush vows veto against oversized budget amid pork spending
The Gazette notes President George Bush threatens to veto any budget bill exceeding his proposal while critics doubt his consistency given past spending and pre election perks. It questions whether he will curb both his own and Congress pork as Democrats and Republicans race to allocate funds before the election.
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Immigration policy clash weighs on American jobs says economist
An economics professor from George Washington University argues that liberal immigration policies may depress real incomes for low wage American workers by increasing competition from unskilled immigrants, many illegal. He urges balancing worker needs with humanitarian refugee concerns amid political debate.
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Robert M. Dunn Jr
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France faces Maastricht referendum test on European unity
A French referendum on the Maastricht Treaty could derail or pause the European integration push. The piece argues Maastricht threatens sovereignty, highlights Danish rejection history, criticizes Brussels bureaucrats, and notes Germany's central role and agricultural subsidies. It frames the vote as a rebuke of federalism and a test of democratic legitimacy in Europe.
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Deficit spending a necessary evil editorial opines
Newsday argues the U S payroll survey shows 87 000 fewer jobs in a weak recovery and a 14 2 percent poverty rate. It calls for a one time stimulus with tax credits or infrastructure spending to boost demand while noting rising deficits from 1980s debt. The piece warns against tax revenue forgone or higher spending increasing the deficit.
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Land of Plenty
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Economy in crisis prompts bold deficit plan
The piece argues the Fed cannot deliver growth as dollar declines constrain policy. It urges a Treasury backed program with rapid impact, short duration, and horizon toward reducing debt while criticizing Washington for election driven proposals as job loss and poverty rise.
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Repeal the Federal Reserve to salvage the economy
A guest column argues the Federal Reserve Act is a constitutional violation and fraud against Americans. It recounts Jekyll Island meetings, Warburg and Rothschild links, and calls for repealing the Fed, dissolving debt, and unifying voters to remove career politicians this fall.
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