Almanac Quick Hits for 335th Day of 2017
Almanac notes birthdays of Marie Tussaud Rex Stout and others. It recalls Montgomery bus boycott era facts about African-American riders. Sports reference honors Dazzy Vance as 1924 NL MVP over Rogers Hornsby. A Pryor quote and data on Selective Service inductees accompany moon phase details.
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Trump’s tax plan risks widening the trade deficit
Doyle McManus argues that US trade deficits stem from macroeconomic factors, not unfair practices. If Congress passes a large tax cut financed by deficits, foreign borrowing will strengthen the dollar, reduce exports, and deepen the deficit, risking a costly trade war and wider economic imbalance.
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GOP tax reform rejected by critics in Washington
Washington Post columnist Robert Samuelson argues that the Republican tax plan is a bad bargain adding 1.5 trillion in borrowing, favors corporate cuts over long term deficits, risks inflation and policy paralysis, and should be killed to avoid repeating Obamacare's fate. He cites CBO estimates and Moody's Analytics to question growth gains.
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Chronicle Telegram Letters To Editor Guidelines
The Chronicle Telegraph invites readers to submit letters under 250 words and notes edits for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full home address and telephone number for verification. Mailing address fax and email submission options are provided for the Editorial Page Editor.
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Trump retweet of Britain First sparks wide backlash
Trumps social media posts elevating a neo fascist UK group draw sharp rebuke from Theresa May and British officials while experts warn the act could boost far right support. The piece frames Trump as embracing conspiracy theories and fake news, citing responses from German editors and U S critics.
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