Your Views on a Rush Job Tax Bill Sparks Debate
The piece criticizes the House tax bill as a rushed, risky measure pushed by a Republican majority and the president. It notes last minute ACA mandate changes, temporary individual tax cuts, permanent corporate cuts, and pass through rules benefiting large firms and possibly Trump. It cites Elise Stefanik opposing the deduction cap and New York's higher federal contributions, urging hearings and public discussion.
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Journalist Hedrick Smith recalls Iraq war coverage and Harvey Knight Ridder team
In a Dominican University talk, Hedrick Smith cites Knight Ridder McClatchy reporting that accurately questioned Saddam Hussein’s WMD claims. He notes praise for foreign correspondents, recalls his Iraq interviews, and argues for open, precise discussions about sexual harassment and legality in America.
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Notable historical events on December 1
A digest of world events tied to December 1 across years. Notable items include gas rationing beginning in 1942 to conserve rubber, the 1824 U.S. House decision on the presidential election, Lincoln’s 1862 message about abolition, Rosa Parks’ 1955 arrest, the 1992 Amy Fisher case, the 1997 Heath High School shooting, and the 2012 Jovan Belcher incident.
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