Flat rate tax proposal prompts caution and debate
A opinion piece argues the income tax is a tool of behavior modification that burdens taxpayers and hinders decision making. It questions whether a flat rate could replace current taxes without worsening deficits, warns of congressional profligacy, and considers impacts on home buyers, businesses, and charities while noting past proposals and loopholes.
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Reagan
Uncle Sam
Barry Goldwater
U.S
Treasury
Donald Regan
Congress
Senate
Gore Vidal
America
Washington
On This Day in History July 12 1982 Highlights
Today marks July 12 with events from ancient Rome to modern times. Julius Caesar born in 100 B C and Alexander Hamilton dies in 1804 after Burr duel. Prince Karim becomes Aga Khan in 1957. Milton Berle turns 74.
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B.C
Julius Esar
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Prince Karim
Harvard
Aga Khan
Milton Berle
John Stuart Mill
Kissinger eyed for reconissance mission to Middle East
Former secretary of state Henry Kissinger appears ready and eager to lead a major diplomatic reconissance mission to the war torn Middle East. The push follows Israel's Lebanon involvement, with White House aides wary of GOP right backlash against a Kissinger return.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Washington
Alexander Haig
Henry Kissinger
Middle East
Kissinger
Israel
Egyptian
Sinai
Lebanon
White House
George Shultz
Mideast
U.S
PLO
Reagan shifts far right after Haig departure
The commentary argues Reagan tilts right in foreign policy as Haig exits, citing presidential instinct over expert guidance. It notes clashes over the Soviet gas pipeline and U S stance on the Law of the Sea, suggesting Haig’s removal signals a broader hardline shift and diminished European credibility.
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Love Miller JR
Newhouse
Washington
Reagan
Alexander M. Haig Jr
Haig
White House
Ronald Reagan
NATO
Europe
Moscow
United States
U.S
Flames and Faults The Fire Journal On Public Criticism Of Firefighters
A collection of harsh public opinions from The Fire Journal shows readers blaming firemen for delays and damages, praising some actions while criticizing chief decisions, water use, and inspections. The piece highlights how every outcome sparks debate about duty, risk, and responsibility.
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Joseph Califano
Wily Old Washington
of Shultz
Cutler
Carter
Bechtel
Bob Packwood
Senate Republican Campaign Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Packwood
Harry Byrd
Virginia
David Boren
Oklahoma
Robert Dole
New York City
Ed Koch
David Garth
Koch
Mario Cuomo
Cuomo
New York Post
Garth
Pennsylvania
Eoch
California
Edmund G
Jerry) Brown
William Royer
Tom Lantos
Roger
Brown
Rep. Lantos
Pete Wilson
San Diego
Roger Cam
Soviet Union
Western
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