Violence fears and US plans mix with Madoff fraud verdict
Texas homeland security chief warns violence in Mexico could spill to the United States and urges stronger aid beyond the Merida Initiative as Napolitano echoes the risk. The Toledo Blade notes Bernie Madoff faces life in prison after pleading guilty to a multibillion dollar Ponzi scheme harming thousands of investors.
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Telegram seeks signed letters to editor
The Telegram invites letters to the editor signed with writer's address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. submissions should be under 500 words and general thank you notes are welcome.
First Amendment Text Cited in Relation to Fundamental Rights
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Border Trucking Clash: Democrats and Teamsters Block Mexican Trade
Rich Lowry critiques Democratic opposition to Mexican trucking under NAFTA rules. He argues Teamsters defend economic turf, citing a 1994 agreement and a 2001 NAFTA ruling, with U.S. tariffs and byzantine logistics cited as economic harms. He frames safety concerns as a pretext and warns of broader trade tensions with Mexico and allies.
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Boomers and the aging workforce shape a new civic role
Ellen Goodman argues that extending work lives can ease Social Security pressures and open paths for encore careers. She cites Northeastern University studies and the Serve America Act as steps to channel older workers into education and environmental roles, urging a mentor culture over conflict.
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Economic realties reshape U S economic theory and policy
The IMF warns global growth at 0.5 percent this year amid a deep recession. The United States shifts from fiscal conservatism to deficit spending, with Obama's 2013 budget projected at 3 percent of GDP. Monetizing debt and a weaker dollar could support exports and act as a de facto world central bank.
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Mark Weisbrot Led Center for Economic Policy Research Co-Director
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