Juneteenth celebration and the fight for voting rights
Floresville Chronicle-Journal discusses Juneteenth origins on June 19 1865 in Galveston Texas and Major General Grangers news of freedom. It argues for federal election reforms funding standards and enforcement to protect voting rights and notes Congress member Ciro D Rodriguez writes on national and local issues weekly.
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Eliminating the Marriage Tax Penalties in America
Congressman Ron Paul joined over 270 House colleagues in a bipartisan vote to permanently end the marriage tax penalty. The measure aims to prevent the penalty from returning in 2011, arguing married couples should have the same rates and deductions as singles. The CBO says relief would save $28.8 billion annually.
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Israel and the real superpower debate in postwar terms
The piece argues that true superpower status hinges on nuclear capability and delivery systems, with eight nations possessing this power and others seeking entry. It stresses a second tier of military strength including nonnuclear forces, capable of shaping foreign policy through special operations and intelligence, alongside economic and diplomatic power.
Who Is the Current Sole Superpower Israel Dominates
Daniel Smith, West Point graduate and Vietnam veteran, argues Israel functions as the sole superpower by military heft, nuclear capability, and outsized diplomatic influence in the United States and United Nations, with U.S. support sustaining regional dominance and obviating resistance from global bodies.
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President's Plan for Homeland Security Draws Skepticism
Donald Kaul critiques the proposed Department of Homeland Security as largely cosmetic, merging existing agencies like the Customs Service and INS while omitting the FBI and CIA. He notes turf battles, questions about information sharing, and references Colleen Rowley’s FBI critique. The piece ends with a cautious, wary outlook on any real security gains.
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Gooberhead Award: DeLay Attacks Estate Tax Debate
A political column labels Tom DeLay as ill tempered in a debate on estate tax repeal. It argues the plan benefits the very wealthy, estimates gains for Bush, Cheney, and Enron leaders, and notes DeLay opposed an amendment to exempt 99.7 percent of families. Also mentions Jim Hightower as a reference.
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Enron
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Jim Hightower
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