Jay Leno Ends Tonight Show Run and Reflects on Career
Cal Thomas recalls his meeting with Jay Leno as the Tonight Show ends its 22 year NBC run. Leno explains avoiding a move to another network, plans numerous appearances, and praises Johnny Carson while noting Fallon will succeed him. Leno leaves top ratings with younger viewers.
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Net neutrality debate urged in court decision
An appeals court ruling questions FCC open Internet rules and sparking debate over whether ISPs should prioritize traffic. Proponents warn of paid prioritization and blocking, while supporters argue private investment, competition, and innovation rely on light regulation.
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Tax Reform Act of 1986 under Reagan Passes with Broad Impact
Mark Shields notes the Tax Reform Act of 1986 as the signature domestic achievement of Reagan's second term. It slashed individual top rates from 50 percent to 28 percent and closed roughly 200 billion dollars in tax loopholes, a move that faced little opposition.
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Doonesbury and the hunt for tax reform in Congress
The column contrasts past GOP Senate control with a Democratic House under Speaker Tip O’Neill and argues that genuine tax reform requires a determined single leader. It warns that real progress hinges on one member relentlessly shaping public support and legislative wins by daily milestones.
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Can we afford a 2 mill tax increase for ENMU-R
A reader questions a 2 mill property tax hike for ENMU-R, arguing it would divert 1.5 to 3 million dollars annually from residents with limited local benefit. The letter critiques impact on homeowners, notes future property tax reassessments, and warns of slowing regional economic growth.
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