Boehner rails at Hell-No Caucus and the danger to Congress
In a pointed critique of the Hell-Noers, Boehner warns that opposition to compromise and reliance on ideological purity threatens the institution. He cites Senate filibuster margins and vetoes, arguing that the Founders built checks and balances to prevent paralysis and urges lawmakers to honor the slow, bicameral process.
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Editorial argues privatizing the Postal Service to end losses
The piece cites a Tax Foundation report showing the USPS has not profited since 2006 and lost 51.7 billion from 2007 to 2014, with 2.8 billion in losses in the first half of 2015. It blames prepayment obligations, congressional limits, rural delivery parity, labor costs, and lack of competition, urging privatization and universal-service reform.
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Challenges to American democracy from within
The essay argues that internal flaws threaten representative democracy more than foreign pressures. It highlights a complex federal system, conflicting public desires, and strained institutions. Congress and the presidency face crises of partisanship, procedural erosion, overreach, and accountability gaps, needing negotiation and consensus skills to function.
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Lean red meat can fit a healthy diet in small portions
Reader asks about red meat. Dr Komaroff advises choosing lean cuts labeled choice or select, limiting to two 3 ounce servings weekly, and substituting fish poultry beans or nuts. Emphasizes produce with vegetables fruits and whole grains and avoiding processed meats.
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