Fat Lady Sings On Chicago Cubs Losing Blues
A sports interview unfolds with a heavyset woman impersonating a fat lady who sings that Chicago Cubs fans have long endured losses. She taunts, explains the era of lovable losers, and cites Jackie Robinson era signings to illustrate baseball's integration pattern and team fortunes.
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Why the IRS Show Feil i TV Ministries
Opinion piece argues the Bakker conviction exposes gullible followers and seeks IRS scrutiny of televangelists. Cites Jim Bakker, Jim Jones, Jimmy Swaggart, Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson. claims donors confuse faith with payments to ministries. Warns of religious leeway to evade taxes and calls for stronger oversight.
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IRS
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Assemblies of God
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Jerry Falwell
New York Times
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Ageat Robertson
Robertson
Congress runs out on frightened elderly in budget clash
Washington analysis of a 2000 page budget bill highlights senior fear over catastrophic health care funding and a push to curb costs. Rep Panetta warns against lobby pressure as 1988 era rhetoric resurfaces. AARP and the National Committee to Preserve Social Security shape public alarm while Medicare and tax provisions face repeal.
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Capital gains cut tests conservative ideals
The piece argues a two year capital gains tax cut betrays conservative values by encouraging impulsive, short term shifts instead of gradual, stable reform. It questions permanence, revenue impacts, and the shifting meaning of conservatism in a changing political era.
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Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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