Radical Freed Markets Benefit Fast Food Workers
Sheldon Richman argues against raising the minimum wage as a cure for fast food workers' hardship. He says government barriers harm entry options, and advocates a liberated market with fewer occupational licensing, zoning, street vendor limits, and taxes. He frames wage levels as tied to value and urges skill development and entrepreneurship.
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America
Sheldon Richman
Future of Freedom Foundation
Fairfax, Va
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Editorial: Skepticism as Peace Talks Resume Between Israel and Palestinians
The piece notes renewed U S led diplomacy under Obama to push a two state solution. It highlights Netanyahu's concession releasing 104 Palestinian prisoners and Palestinian demands for 1967 borders. It argues success hinges on Palestinian recognition of Israel and compromises for secure borders.
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Martin Indyk
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Macquarie University
John Kerry
Benjamin Netanyahu
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Former NTS official tied to CJ Group bribery probe
Prosecutors arrest former deputy commissioner Heo Byung-gik over alleged 2006 bribe from CJ Group amid a tax audit. They raid Seould residence of ex-commissioner Jeon Goon-pyo to gather evidence of his role in shielding CJ, which faced about 360 billion won in taxes evaded. The case aims to restore trust in the National Tax Service as it probes top officials.
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CJ Group
Heo Byung-gik
NTS
Lee Jayhyun
Heo
U.S
Jeon Goon-pyo
Jeon
Seoul
Kim
The
Korea Herald
Netanyahu Opens Ni ne Month Peace Talks With Prisoner Release
Israel agrees to renewed talks with the Palestinians after offering to release 104 prisoners judged to have murdered Israelis. Netanyahu warns of no lasting progress unless the Palestinian side seeks real peace and says the released prisoners include some "depraved" individuals. He vows to assess a potential Palestinian commitment over the next nine months.
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Dear Doctor K Explain tPA for ischemic stroke
This piece explains ischemic stroke and how tissue plasminogen activator or tPA dissolves clots. It notes tPA must be given within about 4 1/2 hours, its potential dramatic recovery, and the bleeding risk if given late or inappropriately. It emphasizes timely decision making by doctors or stroke specialists.
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