Mexican truck debate exposes trade standards and backlash
The piece argues for enforcing safety and labor standards in NAFTA truck rules, warning that blind faith in free trade hurts both sides. It notes inspector shortages, enforcement gaps in Texas, and protests in Genoa as context for a practical, standards driven approach.
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Verse Proclamation Promise to All Generations
A prayerful line from scripture asks God not to forsake the speaker in old age or gray hairs, vowing to declare God’s might to future generations and preserve faith through time.
Senate probes deceptive sweepstakes targeting seniors
A Senate inquiry analyzes sweepstakes scams aimed at the elderly, where claimants expect large sums but rarely receive any money. It highlights a widespread scheme often tied to Social Security in its most prevalent form.
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Social Security Debate Calls for Preserve Not Privatize
Democrat Jerry Costello of Illinois 12th District urges lawmakers to keep promises and reject privatization. He notes Social Security has paid benefits for 60 years and warns private accounts threaten retirement security, urging a bipartisan reform plan without benefit cuts or higher retirement ages.
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Elmore Leonard Rules for Writing Featured in Times Series
The New York Times series Writers on Writing highlights Elmore Leonard with ten brief fiction rules. Leonard stresses cutting to the chase, minimal verbs in dialogue, and avoiding adverbs with said, while noting rules are best applied with common sense. He joins minds like Johnson and Baldwin in advocating narrative first and style second.
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