Boskin panel proposes tax rise to curb Social Security cuts
A congressional commission led by Michael Boskin, former top White House economic adviser, argues a politically tough plan to address lower Social Security payments and higher taxes. The proposal targets a real fiscal problem, though it faces opposition.
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Michael Boskin
Bush
Opinion: Boskin inflation numbers drive fiscal reform needs
The article argues the Boskin commission overstates inflation, recalibrating CPI would raise costs, worsen deficits, and press for reform of taxes and Social Security. It urges a move to a flat tax and privatization of Social Security to shield retirees from index-based losses and market volatility.
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Commission
Washington
Language and change clash with tradition and power
An Arlington Virginia writer argues that language evolves yet must be stabilized to preserve heritage. He cites dictionaries as history, warns of propaganda via linguistic shifts, and recalls Chesterton on tradition while highlighting dangers of modern phonetic literacy in China. Sobran, a contributor and ex-professor, anchors the piece.
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Johnson
Chaucer
New York Times
G.K. Chesterton
Sobran
Arlington, Va
Judiciary activism sparks battle over gay marriage and judges
The piece critiques liberal judicial decisions on marriage and equal protection, citing Hawaii judge Kevin Chang and U.S. cases. It portrays public opinion as resisting what it calls a cultural jihad and urges impeachment drives, term limits, and political action to curb judiciary power. It notes polls showing Hawaiian opposition to gay unions and reports on legislative moves and advocacy by conservative groups.
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Hawaii
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Chang
U.S. Supreme Court
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California
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Colorado
High Court
Congress
Aloha
Honolulu
House of Representatives
Senate
Alliance For Traditional Marriage Pac
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The
Bob Knight
Family Research Council
Gress
Free Congress Judicial Selection
Tae Bene
Feder
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