Bush veto on minimum wage exposes bipartisan stalemate
The article criticizes President Bush and Congress for opposing a $4.55 minimum wage, noting the influence of special interests and a pattern of bipartisanship that preserves low pay. It contrasts proposed increases with looming taxpayer bailouts and highlights perceived deceit in policy choices affecting millions of workers.
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Wealth and spending shape American discretionary income
The article notes ads urging luxury purchases show the rich grow richer and consumers chase private jets watches and trust funds. Census Bureau data reveal 29 percent of American households had discretionary income in 1987, totaling 25.9 million households and $320 billion, with higher figures among those earning over $100,000 and college graduates driving much of the spendable income.
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SUVEREE Fashion at Large? Sunglasses and hair trends debated
Andy Rooney jokes about fashion predicting hair length and old fashioned sunglasses for summer. He muses who starts rumors, notes sunglasses mask eyes and character, recalls Hollywood glamour, and recalls Marlene Dietrich as a disguised celebrity. He imagines a woman with short hair and old fashioned sunglasses.
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Marlene Dietrich
Black Flag Drops Taps Parody After Offense Fight
A veteran complainant led Black Flag to stop using taps in insect commercials. The column criticizes corporate fear of bad PR and media sensationalism, noting how public taste villains push decency descents and how companies cut ads to avoid controversy.
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