Tax rates fail to grow economy but widen rich gap
The Congressional Research Service reports 65 years of data show no conclusive link between lower tax rates and growth. Instead, lower rates associate with greater income concentration at the top and little job creation. The study notes ambiguities in tax effects on private saving and warns of reduced public saving and growing deficits. The Journal notes Libyan embassy security issues and U.S. military responses amid broader terror concerns.
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Washington
Quotes on working together and funding FCEDC in Finney County
Editorial selected online quotes respond to a story about taxpayers paying no federal income taxes. A local official, Lynn Schoonover, discusses funding the Finney County Economic Development Corp and whether transient guest tax dollars should support local economic development efforts.
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The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number and will confirm before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and length and must be 500 words or fewer. Thank you notes should be general. form letters, poems, consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
Obesity Crisis and Satirical Health Warnings
A satirical column cites a Reuters report predicting rising adult obesity across the U S by 2030 with 13 states above 60 percent and all states above 44 percent. It mocks state nicknames, politics, and futures while urging healthier policies and lifestyle changes. Danny Tyree is cited with contact at tyree at grades AOL com.
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Dixie
Ol’ Boy Network
Romney the cyborg candidate fuels 47 percent debate
Kathleen Parker argues Romney’s leaked remarks show a cyborg persona focused on numbers and votes. She contrasts human empathy with mechanical pragmatism, suggesting the candidate’s approach ignores those who do not pay federal income tax and may hurt his electability.
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Battle to restrict voting shows big government role
Marge Baker of People For the American Way argues that Republican efforts to tighten voting access amount to intrusive government action aimed at disenfranchising low income groups minorities and students in swing states Florida Ohio and Texas have featured rulings blocking onerous laws. The piece cites a Florida judge blocking restrictive voter registration rules an Ohio court reopening early voting and a Texas court halting a strict voter ID law. It calls for public outcry and notes Voting Rights Act protections remain necessary fifty years after enactment.
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