Expanding U S intelligence nets fuels fear led growth
After 9 11 the push to hire more spies grows amid concerns over turf wars among agencies. Plans for a Homeland Intelligence Agency and a Terrorist Threat Information Center aim to centralize data, while the Pentagon and CIA press overseas networks a move critics say worsens coordination and accountability.
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Truth is not a defense on wine health claims
Jacob Sullum argues federal regulators suppress health benefit messaging about moderate drinking. The Treasury TTB rules require warnings that bury any positive note, effectively prohibiting balanced labeling. The Wine Institute faced backlash as BATF and now TTB demand disclaimers, stifling dialogue on wine and health.
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Starving the Beast Theory Flows Through Washington
Stephen Chapman argues the GOP's starve the beast idea fails as deficits rise under Bush and Reagan. He cites Clinton surplus, Reagan spending, and 2004 projections to show political incentives curb real restraint. The piece critiques deficit politics and urges actual cuts to federal spending.
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