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Budget Show Depends on Politics More Than Policy
The Pennsylvania House approved a 29.1 billion budget with no tax increase and aimed at privatizing liquor stores to close a 1.7 billion gap. The plan passed 110 to 93 largely along party lines, with Senate opposition and gubernatorial conditions likely blocking real action. Governor Corbett demands pension and liquor reforms before considering tax hikes, signaling a drawn out struggle through a long Harrisburg summer.
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Critique of Wilmington Township School District Tax Policy
Michael D. Robinson Sr. calls out the district for two tax hikes in three years, alleges misuse of reserves, and questions budget planning. He urges residents to demand change in school board leadership to address high taxes and lure investment to the area.
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US Health Care Falls to Last in Global Ranking
The Commonwealth Fund compares the United States with seven wealthy European countries Canada Australia New Zealand and finds the U S at the bottom overall. While effectiveness safety and coordination are midpack access and cost drag the score. The article notes political reactions and discusses factors from universal coverage to mortality infant rates and screening practices.
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Libel suit tests climate change debate and press freedom
McClatchy-Tribune News Service notes a libel case against Michael Mann targets journalist Mark Steyn and National Review. It discusses First Amendment protections against financially ruinous suits and the risk to open scientific discourse. The piece critiques climate‑change skepticism and labels opponents as defending a supposed "global warming religion."
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