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Unfunded federal mandates hit state and local costs
A American Action Forum analysis led by Douglas Holtz-Eakin quantifies unfunded federal mandates on state and local governments. The report cites Obama era rules adding billions in costs and millions of hours of paperwork, with 86 unfunded mandates in 2010 tied to ACA and Dodd-Frank, arguing many such costs are hidden and borne by governments rather than businesses.
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New Castle Recycling Policy Criticized by Senior Residents
The writer complains that New Castle now requires heavy large bins for all recyclables, arguing the policy burdens seniors with moving and lifting the bins in winter snow and raises concerns about whether recycling is valued or if seniors are being neglected.
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What is race and why do we assign it
The piece questions racial labels and government data collection, tracing how race classifications evolved from European divisions to the one drop rule and immigration bans. It argues race is a social construct used to divide, and laments obligating people to reveal race on forms while noting Dolezal’s case highlights the broader issue.
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Democrats embrace Just Say No strategy on Capitol Hill
Senate Democrats shift to a GOP like tactic filibustering and opposing every appropriation bill until Republicans negotiate an end to the sequester cuts. The strategy mirrors past shutdowns and aims to redefine the party image amid searing critiques of stalemate and partisan brinkmanship.
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