Uncertainty drains growth as debt talks stall markets
The column argues that political brinkmanship over the debt ceiling dampens business and consumer confidence, delaying hiring and spending. It cites ISM July data showing weak production and plunging new orders, linking uncertainty to slowed growth and urging decisive deficit reduction and stable leadership.
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Obama immigration policy sparks reader outrage letter
A reader blames President Obama for easing citizenship rules and cites illegal immigration and social benefit abuse. The letter attacks immigrants and federal leadership, followed by other letters addressing Bachmann, Huckabee, and party politics.
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Tea party splits show limits in debt fight
Ramesh Ponnuru analyzes how 12 percent of House Republicans sided with a tea party push for a constitutional spending cap, while 88 percent backed Boehner. Freshmen and the Republican Study Committee largely supported the speaker, revealing limited party influence from activist groups.
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