Our View Newt Gingrich and the capital gains cut
The column argues for slashing capital gains taxes from 20 percent to 15 percent and to 7.5 percent for moderate earners, contending it would boost economic growth, increase revenues, and benefit ordinary Americans. It credits Gingrich with proposing the measure and notes political timing involving Lott and a September vote.
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Dr Spock's new edition under scrutiny by readers
JOAN BECK discusses how major outlets admit errors in reporting while Dr Spock's child care guidance in the latest edition advocates a strict vegetarian diet for children. The column cautions readers to verify claims amid widespread media lapses and promotes critical evaluation of authoritative sources.
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Smoke crusaders repeat history warns Cal Thomas column
Cal Thomas argues anti smoking efforts fail as past reformers like Lucy Page Gaston show. He links Prohibition style tactics, political figures and laws to limited impact on youth smoking and notes rising cigarette sales over time. He cites Harding Coolidge Times and anti cigarette campaigns to suggest adults cannot deter teens from smoking.
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