The Real Debate Over Spending
The piece argues entitlement reform is essential to curb growth in health programs and Social Security. It notes bipartisan avoidance since 2005 and warns that without reform, future tax cuts and defense or nutrition spending face budgetary limits as entitlement costs rise. It cites CBO projections and GOP and Democratic hesitations.
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Entitlement Reform as a Political Crossroads
Michael Gerson argues that rising mandatory spending in Social Security and Medicare, driven by an aging population and rising health costs, constrains all budgets. He frames the debt debate as a generational struggle between elderly transfers and other priorities, urging broad reform to avert irrelevance. He notes bipartisan pressure and cites his Washington Post contact.
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Almanag Historic facts and notable birthdays for 2010
Almanac style summary notes 2010 as the 214th day and 43rd of summer. Highlights include Harding's 1923 death and Coolidge sworn in, Einstein Letter 1939, Iraq Kuwait 1990, birthdays James Baldwin Carroll OConnor Peter OToole Wes Craven Mary Louise Parker Kevin Smith, plus a quote by Baldwin and Coolidge sworn by his father. Also 11 presidents lie in state and the moon phase between July 26 full moon and August 3 last quarter.
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Haiti still ill served by aid six months after quake
Ezili Dante argues that relief efforts in Haiti remain top heavy with foreign control and underfunded for ordinary Haitians. She cites millions living in tents, stalled rubble removal, and aid funds siphoned to businesses, with Coca-Cola mango projects and foreign industrial parks shaping a fragile path to self sufficiency.
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Writing for World The Intimidating Rise Of Bloggers
The piece reflects on vast blogger numbers and the fear of starting a writing career. It contrasts past limits with the Internet era where online content reaches global audiences, highlighting the ego and confidence needed to publish publicly.
Online reach and critics at 1.67 billion potential readers
Columnist D L Stewart notes 1.67 billion Internet users worldwide as potential readers and critics. He recalls reader feedback from Germany about a past column mentioning Mario Lanza and Little Richard, and reflects on the global reach and accountability of online writing.
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