Why the big rush on health care reform
The Commercial Appeal argues for a deliberate health care reform process. It cautions against hurried plans, cites CBO warnings about rising costs, and criticizes obstructionists seeking to block reform to influence elections. The piece urges flexibility, public input, and action to reduce the uninsured gap.
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Wall Street rewards top bankers as economy stumbles
Jim Hightower argues that despite rising unemployment and debt, Goldman Sachs has set aside 1.4 billion for bonuses this year with executives expecting over 20 million each. He criticizes the bankers for grafting a culture of entitlement, bailout gains, and lobbying to block reforms while ordinary Americans bear the pain.
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Obama pattern of rushing to judgments over facts
Syndicated columnist Michael Reagan argues President Obama repeats a pattern of commenting before having full facts. He cites Gates arrest comments, Guantanamo orders, Iraq timing, and health care projections as examples showing misreadings and rushed policy suggestions.
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