Need should drive drug benefit plan editorial stance
Our view argues against a universal Medicare prescription drug benefit. It questions the $35 premium and $275 deductible capped at 50 percent and notes most seniors already have coverage through private plans or government programs. The piece urges targeting aid to those in genuine need rather than all seniors, warning of broad entitlements and future growth.
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Quotas and the Supreme Court Debate From a Syndicated Column
Thomas Lowell criticizes the Supreme Court's affirmation action ruling at Michigan Law, calling it a verbal exercise that avoids concrete limits. He argues the decision preserves quotas in spirit, mocks OConnor, and highlights dissent by Justice Thomas and criticism of media narratives.
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Battle over the Constitution fuels Bush Supreme Court fight
CAL THOMAS argues the battle centers on constitutional interpretation as judges shape law. He recalls Robert Bork’s originalist stance and warns against living constitutionalism while urging Bush to explain constitutional history to counter liberal campaigns and media spin. Thomas also notes Thomas hosts After Hours on Fox News Channel.
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