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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1997

Page

4

Surplus time raises questions on how to use it

The first federal budget surplus since 1969 may arrive in 1998, yet critics warn that spending increases in the current budget still created a deficit for 1997. Citizens for a Sound Economy, lawmakers, and economists debate whether any surplus should be returned to taxpayers, paid toward debt, or steered into new programs, while cautioning that spending pressures persist and the deficit brake is gone.

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Air Force One and the danger of Hollywoods global mission

Syndicated columnist Machan argues the film Air Force One conveys a dangerous message that the U S should intervene worldwide. He says such fantasies threaten national sovereignty and ignore the United States constitutional mandate to protect Americans first, warning against chasing global tyrants for photo opportunity.

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British style private pensions hailed as cure for debt

Thomas argues the British two tier pension system shows how privatized individual accounts funded by payroll tax cuts can deliver higher returns and stability. He cites SERPS, private plans, and the potential to reduce public debt, urging the United States to adopt a similar approach.

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