Obama pursues higher taxes to fund health care overhaul
The article argues President Obama seeks extra revenue to expand health care, endorsing two ideas: taxing employer health benefits and raising the top marginal tax rate from 28 to higher brackets. It notes IRS data show the rich already pay a large share of federal income taxes and warns against unintended loopholes undermining revenue gains.
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Federal lawmakers contact info list in Texas briefing
A partial political directory lists U S Representative Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer and Senators John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison with office addresses in Midland Odessa Lubbock and Washington D C. Includes Cannon Hart Russell and Senate offices and phone numbers and email links.
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Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
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Lubbock
Randy
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Washington
D.C
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Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison
Let peace begin with me in Odessa American 1988
A short editorial piece titled Let peace begin with me reflects on freedom as a divine gift and self control. It emphasizes that true liberty comes from individuals governing themselves and producing their best, aligning with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Baffled by the economy
Stephen Chapman examines economic perplexities and policy responses in a Chicago Tribune syndicated column, outlining reader questions and his take on fiscal challenges facing households and markets.
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No Clear Judgment on Economic Stimulus Promise
Obama touts 600000 jobs by summer while McConnell doubts the impact of the spending binge. Economists like Krugman shift forecasts. macro theory shows limited predictive power. Microeconomists offer clearer tests, but overall knowledge feels limited as the economy remains a complex, unsettled system.
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Kentucky
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University of Chicago
John Cochrane
Fiscal risk from debt and deficits cited by Cato Institute expert
Dorn argues successive fiscal expansions by the Bush and Obama administrations threaten growth and living standards. He warns U.S. debt could exceed 100 percent of GDP, notes rising interest costs, potential crowding out of private investment, and pressures on the Federal Reserve to fund deficits.
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Thumbs Up for JoJo's Drive-In Revival Praise
Odessa American invites reader opinions on current topics with a thumbs nomination for Nancy and Lee Brown. Readers may email onletters@pada.com to share positive or negative comments and join the discussion.
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