Government seeks tighter rules on financial firms post crisis
The Obama administration pushes for broader control over private finance, proposing stricter compensation rules even for firms that did not take bailout funds. Critics argue government policy, not private decisions, drove the crisis, citing Fed easy-money policy after 9/11 and the role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Peaceful Freedom Philosophy From Editorial Page
A 1988 Pulitzer Prize note credits Laura Dennis and Ken Brodnax for editorial perspectives on freedom. The piece declares that peace starts within, linking self-control to human development and asserting freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant. It aligns liberty with moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Ticking time bomb debate shows scope of torture talk
Thomas Sowell argues that endless rhetoric over torturing captured terrorists obscures moral choices. He recalls historic misreadings before catastrophe and contrasts practical intelligence gains with mere talking points. He warns that avoiding tough questions risks national survival amid nuclear threats.
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Churchill
London
Unemployment stimulus costs Texas as policy debate heats
Economist Arthur Laffer argues federal unemployment insurance aid is not free and raises taxes or borrowing, crowding out private investment. He cautions Texas against accepting more stimulus, citing a 2.5 percent drop in private output and job losses between 131,400 and 171,900, urging scrutiny of federal programs and long term costs.
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Andrews activist leads push for American Indian heritage center
Odessa American praises Cheryl Crist of Andrews for steering a drive to set up an American Indian heritage center. The paper invites reader input for opinions on topics with thumbs nominations via email.
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