Senate halts major tobacco tax bill in procedural vote
Our view lauds the Senate for killing the expansive tobacco tax measure in a largely procedural decision. The defeat reduces federal power over tobacco and could reshape autumn campaigns as Republicans resist being painted as Big Tobacco foes while opponents frame higher taxes as harming the poor.
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Late talking children and the search for answers
Thomas Lowell discusses the late talking dilemma, urging multiple independent evaluations by physicians and specialists. He cautions against blanket early intervention, notes uncertainties with bright children, and highlights research by Vanderbilt Professor Stephen Camarata, while defending careful, evidence-based approaches.
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Clinton Hare Versus Starr Tortoise Analogy in Politics
CAL THOMAS compares Clinton and Gore to a hare and tortoise in a sprawling column. He argues Clinton delays accountability with clever misdirection while Ken Starr methodically pursues truth, citing past leaks and press roles as context. The piece asserts Starr will win when truth prevails.
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