Fiscal Wake-Up Call Urges Reform From Walker Tour
U S comptroller general David M. Walker warns of a $9 trillion debt and chronic budget deficits driven by Social Security Medicare and demographic pressures. He urges entitlement reform and new budget controls while touring colleges and forums through 2008 backed by Heritage Foundation and AARP.
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Today in History highlights events on March 21
The list covers Bach's birth in 1685 Eisenach. Code Napoleon in 1804. Juarez born in Oaxaca in 1806. Marines to Honduras in 1907. UN HQ at Hunter College in 1946. Bermuda conference in 1957. Sharpeville tragedy in 1960. King March on Selma in 1965. Egypt Israel peace treaty in 1979. Sharpeville anniversary violence in 1985.
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New Braunfels river ordinance questioned by citizen
Wayne Rousseau alias Stretch writes to New Braunfels City Council questioning the cooler size ordinance. He argues advertising draws crowds and that existing laws handle drunkenness. a smaller river presence would hurt tourism and income, and doubts the ordinance will help.
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War in Middle East traced to broader conflicts eras
Cal Thomas argues the Iraq war is part of a longer global struggle with roots stretching back to 1948 and 1968. He critiques opponents for tunnel vision, praises cautious optimism in Iraqi polls, and warns that victory is essential to prevent a wider victory by Islamofascism. He links Beirut 1983, UN actions, and rising Iraqi resilience to a larger historical arc.
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Texas Political Directory Fractured Contact Details
A dense list of political offices and offices in Texas with names such as George W. Bush Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Lamar Smith Henry Cuellar Nathan Macias Judith Zaffirini and Jeffrey Wentworth, plus governors and city council members. The text provides addresses phone numbers and fax numbers for Senate offices in Washington and Texas, plus Houston San Antonio and Austin offices and local council contacts.
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Hart Room
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West Sixth St
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