Pope Francis and wealth redistribution critique debate
The author argues against Papal calls for redistribution, urging wealth creation instead. They question confiscation of earnings, warn of Socialism and its poverty, and reference U.N. meetings and economic thinkers to challenge the pope’s stance.
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Walter Jones Defies GOP Viewpoint With Independent Stands
A profile of Rep. Walter Jones of North Carolina detailing his conflicts with the party leadership over wartime decisions and spending. The piece notes his voting record on social issues, veterans’ support, and clashes with major financial interests as he faced a high‑profile primary challenge.
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Solar commitments widen as Walmart backs more onsite power
President Obama visited Walmart in Silicon Valley to announce hundreds of companies will expand solar use, including Walmart doubling onsite solar at nearly 5,000 stores by 2020. The note credits 850 megawatts across 300 firms, enough for about 130,000 homes, but cautions solar remains costly versus coal and gas and relies on subsidies and net metering.
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Politics of blame and do nothing Congress in 2013 era
The piece critiques Capitol Hill inaction with Boehner's remarks as a sign of elected officials avoiding hard choices. It discusses pay, incentives, incumbency, patronage, and pork, noting the 113th Congress produced only 58 laws in its first year, mostly naming post offices or transferring lands.
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