Fewer Newspapers Out of Step Than Mass Editorial Gousestep
A columnist argues that a handful of independent papers challenging trends is preferable to thousands of papers united in a single rigid editorial stance. The remark frames media diversity as a safeguard against uniformity and haste in public judgment.
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The
Times
EZ Pay transforms business checks to ACH debits
The National Automated Clearing House Association now allows businesses to convert 6 inch checks to ACH debits effective last week. Benefits include faster funds, fewer returns, and elimination of float. Applies to small business checks under 25,000 dollars. larger and 9 inch checks are excluded. EZ Pay may push consumers toward pre authorized payments and electronic bill payment.
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ACH
National Automated Clearinghouse Association
Atip
Historic First Amendment Text Quoted
The common law and constitutional principle known as the First Amendment outlines five protections. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting free exercise of religion. It also guards free speech and a free press, and the right to peaceably assemble and petition the government.
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Readers' Forum letters express opinion and debate
The Ottawa Herald publishes Readers' Forum letters where writers take responsibility for their opinions and facts. Readers are urged to respond in the section to promote full public debate on significant issues.
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The
Ottawa Herald
the Herald
Oil price moves spark partisan debate and market talk
A letter argues oil companies manipulate prices but notes spring price trends and market forces. It cites Democrats' past criticisms of oil executives, predicts price rises next spring, and highlights global crude drops as the current driver behind gas declines. Rich Lowry signs off.
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Jerry Taylor
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Barbara Mikulski
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Tran
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Chris Dodd
Privatization Hat Fits Bush Critics Say
The piece accuses George W Bush of pushing privatization across public services including the IRS. It claims 12 000 taxpayers had data handed to private debt collectors and contrasts costs of private firms with in house collection. Jim Hightower is cited as author and critic.
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Iraq
George
Park Service
IRS
Jim Hightower
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