There oughta be a law and the American lawmaking culture
Robert Whitcomb, editorial-page editor of the Providence Journal, critiques the American habit of racing to pass new laws amid public demand for fixes. He argues many statutes are unenforced or unnecessary, and calls for delisting laws and resisting polls driven governance while stressing legislators must use judgment for long term welfare. He notes declines in civic education and media influence shaping opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Congress
Robert Whitcomb
Providence Journal
Fountain St
Providence
R.I
Social Security privatization debate heats up in critique
The piece rails against a Bush plan to privatize Social Security arguing it shifts vast funds to Wall Street brokers, raises costs, and risks scams especially harming the elderly. It notes timing with tax cuts and rebates worsens public perception as market losses loom.
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Karl Rove
Washington Press Corps
Rove
Bush Commission
George W. Bush
Wall Street
Molly Ivins rips high tech gains and Social Security math
A critical take on the Bush tax cuts and stock market optimism, arguing the rich benefit while long term Social Security gaps loom. The column cites forecasts from the Social Security trustees and experts, warning against rosy scenarios and urging bipartisan action to address looming deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twin
Social Security
Bush Commission
Partisan split over federal election reform policy
The National Commission on Federal Election Reform report highlights a bipartisan split over whether to impose federal standards or offer incentives to states. Senate debate follows a Democratic mandate bill. Republicans boycott sessions while the commission urges broader reform including statewide registration and keeping Election Day as a shared ritual.
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National Commission On Federal Election Reform
Congress
Senate
Commission
Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
Bush
California
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Molly Mins
Center
Alan Blinder
Federal Reserve
Henry Aaron
Brookings Institute
Ken Apfel
Molly Ivins
Creators Syndicate
Creators.com
Soci. Secury
Panwaan
Oregon
Larry Eichel
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
P.O
Philadelphia
Leichel
Phillynews.com
Canny Elewe
Eon Trotsky
Diary In Exile
Doonesbury
Garry Trudeau
Voice of the Reader
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
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