Editorial rails against WikiLeaks and calls for hard action
The piece condemns WikiLeaks and Julian Assange, labels WikiLeaks members as a terrorist organization by some, and argues for prosecuting the leakers. It defends U S foreign policy interests, notes nonexplosive yet sensitive cables, and urges a robust U S approach under Obama with stronger prosecutions.
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State Department
United States
Franco Frattini
Peter King
Rn.y
WikiLeakers
Iran
Pakistan
United
Korea
Silvio Berlusconi
Vladimir Putin
Europe
Muammar Gaddafi
Hillary Clinton
Heritage Foundation
U.S
WikiLeaks
National Review
Rich Lowry
Middle East
Mr. Assange
Lowry
Assange
Gulf Arab States
Israel
North Korea
Syria
Hezbollah
United Nations
America
Barack Obama
Obama
Justice Department
Make Charlie Rangel Pay Up Now
The letter calls for Rep. Charles Rangel to repay money he allegedly owed to taxpayers after being found guilty on tax evasion charges. It questions whether the Democratic House will compel him to pay, noting punishment for ordinary citizens who defraud the IRS.
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House of Representatives
Charles Rangel
Dn.y
Congress
Rangel
Charlie Rangel
D-N.y
FDR Warned of Economic Hardship Across a Nation
R. Jan Thompson notes a 1930s quotation attributed to Franklin D Roosevelt describing widespread poverty ill housing ill health and limited education. The passage frames a nation divided by economic distress yet united in its eventual collective rise or fall as one people.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
R. Jan Thompson Bridgewater
Goodlatte Angling For Power In Unemployment Row
George Wead criticizes Rep. Bob Goodlatte for voting against extending unemployment benefits, arguing the move harms jobless citizens and benefits only the wealthy. He notes the CBO findings on economic costs and deficit impact, urging Goodlatte to prioritize the common good over party power.
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Bob Goodlatte
Goodlatte
Warren Buffett
Congressional Budget Office
Republican Party
What Government Should Do
Opinion arguing the government overreaches by funding failing businesses and workers. calls for education and training, medical information, and emergency care while opposing policies seen as vote driven and financially ruinous. Predicts bankruptcy and questions future political will to unwind such programs.
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Daronline.com
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Climate Action
Charles E. Strickler of Harrisonburg urges readers to curb fossil fuel use and adopt energy efficient choices ahead of potential economic and environmental crises. He cites rising temperatures, sea level changes, and coral bleaching, calling for policy changes and individual responsibility to protect future generations.
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Pacific
Charles E. Strickler
Harrisonburg
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