America’s love affair with small business explainer
Commentator Jack Faris argues small business forms the third largest economy behind the US and Japan, drives 75 percent of net new jobs, and fuels innovation. He notes benefits to communities, civic leadership, and challenges from regulation and paperwork while urging policy makers and citizens to support small firms during National Small Business Week. He leads NFIB, the National Federation of Independent Business.
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Japan
Jack Faris
NFIB
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National Federation of Independent Business
Washington, D.C
Cry Wolf Revisited in Public Warnings Debate
A letter argues against overwarning the public citing the fable of crying wolf. It notes Senator Daschle and Representative Gebhardt accusing President Bush of failing to warn after Sept 11 2001. The writer warns constant warnings would erode trust and force perpetual alerting based on rumors.
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Gebhardt
Bush
Washington
Shrinking Bush Presidency or Not a War Plan
The piece argues President Bush's bellicose rhetoric toward Saddam Hussein may have been unnecessary given reports that a war with Iraq could be postponed or avoided. It notes military reluctance, concerns over WMD, and quotes Bush saying no war plan exists, warning that credibility and deterrence could suffer if action is not taken. The second part thanks supporters for Jonathan’s recovery after a severe accident, detailing dramatic improvement from coma to near normal in three weeks.
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USA Today
Washington Post
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Saddam
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Israel
al Qaeda
Congress
George H. W. Bush
Jonathan
Mona Charen
Creators Syndicate
Creators.com
Creators Syndicate, Inc
Telemarketing ban could shape the 2004 election
Telegraphs of politics aside, Telemarketing nuisance draws strong voter attention as a potential campaign issue. The piece argues both parties can gain or lose votes by proposing blanket prohibitions on unsolicited calls. It notes privacy concerns and contrasts government action with private sector resistance and free speech claims. Thomas Sowell weighs in on rights, costs, and political incentives.
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Creators Syndicate
Creators.com
Thomas Sowell
Hoover Institution
Stanford University
Stanford
Calif
Tsowell.com
Creators Syndicate, Inc
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