Texas Views Editorial Collection
A compilation of editorials from Texas newspapers assembled by the Associated Press. The pieces present opinions on state affairs and public issues authored by various writers, including Mike Peters, published October 7, 2002.
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Ovessa
Mike Peters
Texas
The
Associated Press
IRS to shift audits toward high income taxpayers
The IRS plans a major audit overhaul targeting those earning over 100000 a year and high non wage income. This shift aims to close the tax gap, potentially boosting revenue while promoting fairness as the wealthier half shoulder a larger share of personal income taxes.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Bush
Border violence explodes near Laredo across the border
A Laredo Morning Times report notes escalating drug related violence in Nuevo Laredo Mexico with over three dozen killed and 17 disappeared this year. The Mexican government has deployed hundreds of federal agents and soldiers to restore order amid fears of a police state like atmosphere for border residents.
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Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Laredo
Tijuana
Ciudad Juarez
Mexico City
Guadalajara
Culiacan
Sinaloa
San Jose
Laredeans
South Texas
Rio Grande
U.S
Goodbye to Bob Torricelli A Patriot's Legacy Recalled
Mona Charen reflects on Bob Torricelli's withdrawal and career in a syndicated column. She recalls his first race, family sacrifices, and vows to spend others' money on worthy projects while noting ethical controversies and a court-influenced political replacement in New Jersey.
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New Jersey
Bob Torricelli
Torricelli
Walter
United States Congress
Bergen County
St. Bob
America
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Senate Committee
United States
United States Senate
Senate Ethics Committee
Solid Waste
David Chang
Rolex
New Jersey Supreme Court
Tom Daschle
D-S.d
Forrester
Bill Clinton
Charen
Reagan White House
Snoop Dogg and Muppets in Macy's Close Call
Larry Elder notes Snoop Dogg now sees himself as a mainstream brand and stops drug talk. Macy's and other retailers push for commercial acceptability while licensing agent Michael Cohen emphasizes urban influence. The piece recalls Snoop Dogg's 2002 Muppet Christmas Special and Jim Henson Co. stance on editing for a hipper image. It also contrasts Eminem's public backlash over a slur and mentions Elder as attorney, LA radio host, and Moral Court judge.
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Middle America
The
Wall Street Journal
Calvin Broadus
Snoop Doggy Dogg
Middle
Macy's
America
Robinsons-May
Michael Cohen
Ciak Gennes Costes
Glen “Ee
Snoop Dogg
Miss Piggy
Kermit the Frog
Jim Henson Co
Snoopster
Charles Rivkin
Snoop
Eminem
Ing Eminem
Dice Clay
Elder
Los Angeles
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Public Forum
Odessa
Purtzer
Joan Kerr
Ken Broonax
Asia
Mona Charen
Goodbye
Sniff
Requiem
Thero — In
Larry Elder
Snoop Dogg, Miss Piggy and
Macy’s
Vlallard
Killmore
By Bruce Tinsley