Gen Market Faces Putin in Economic War
The piece argues Western sanctions plus low oil prices threaten Russia economically while Putin remains undeterred. It cites S&P downgrade fears, capital outflows, and a need for credible deterrence, noting U S and European hesitations, and hints at arms aid to Ukraine.
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Editorial Slams Municipal Broadband Push
The piece attacks President Obama’s plan to regulate broadband as a public utility and fund local networks. It cites Cedar Falls and Garden Grove as examples, notes Google’s lower rates, and argues state bans on municipal networks exist to curb wasteful spending. It warns against government control and urges reducing red tape to boost private investment.
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Iowa
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Texas
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Reader letter argues for permanent standard time in New Mexico
A reader endorses Sen. Cliff Pirtle of Roswell and opposes changing clocks. The letter notes a 2023 bill to exempt New Mexico from Daylight Saving Time and argues permanent DST is not allowed. It warns children would face dark mornings and urges year round standard time in Mountain Time.
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Youth vote and 2016 stakes highlighted in Obama coverage
Politico reports campaigns target teens not yet 18 using census data and social media to shape the 2016 race. A Tufts study notes youth votes swung elections, while Harvard IOP cites Obama approval dropping to 40 percent among ages 18 to 29.
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Term limits for Congress not a high priority in Washington
The piece argues term limits lack traction in Congress as leaders with long service resist leaving. It notes voters favor limit proposals but incumbents protect power, shifting influence to the bureaucracy rather than reducing government. It frames democracy as voters retaining choice and warns term limits could weaken Congress.
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