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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1996

Page

6

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hawaii Supreme Court Chang U.S. Supreme Court Arizona California Thelton E. Panes Colorado High Court Congress Aloha Honolulu House of Representatives Senate Alliance For Traditional Marriage Pac Senate Judiciary Committee The Bob Knight Family Research Council Gress Free Congress Judicial Selection Tae Bene Feder Boston Herald

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