Uncle Sam and the laundry room front loaders mandate
Our view argues that after 2004 federal rules will require front loading washing machines, claiming water and energy savings. Critics question the assumptions behind 25 percent water and 40 percent energy cuts, noting usage patterns, financing, and higher prices. The piece warns government mandates may curb consumer choice and misread market needs.
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Feds
Department of Energy
Bill Richardson
Michael Heberling
Mackinac Center For Public Policy
Energy Department
Washington
Kmart
Public Forum note for Odessa readers
A brief invitation describes ways to send opinions on issues to the Odessa American. It lists mail options to PO Box 2952 Odessa TX and a fax number 915 333 7742. It also mentions an online address onletters link.freedom.com for electronic submissions.
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Public Forum
Odessa
American PO
Link
Freedom
Roots revisited by a columnist on history and hope
Thomas Lowell argues the Roots television revival risks overshadowing present work for Black Americans. He cites Haley's fiction, warns against false pasts shaping policy, and urges focus on future opportunity while noting slavery affected many across races. He notes his view from Stanford's Hoover Institution.
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Alex Haley
George Haley
Los Angeles
Winston Churchill
Churchill
America
West Africa
Kunta Kinte
Nigeria
United States
Lowell
Hoover Institution
Stanford University
Enron and personal responsibility in a crisis
Cal Thomas argues that while Enron executives pursued personal gain and employees faced staggering losses, investors bear responsibility for risky bets on Enron stock. Diversification and prudent financial advice could have limited harm, with the Stevenses’ $720,000 PGE plan illustrating the dangers of unchecked optimism and greed in a volatile dotcom era market.
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Cathie
Wayne Stevens
St. Helens
Ore
Washington Post
Stevenses
Pacific General Electric
PGE
Thomas
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