Hansel und Gretel premieres and St Nicholas first published
Almanac notes key events on this day including Humperdinck’s Hansel und Gretel debut in 1893 and Clement C. Moore’s A Visit from St. Nicholas first published in 1823. It also marks the 1954 kidney transplant and Chad’s 2005 war declaration against Sudan after the Adre attack.
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Clement C. Moore
St. Nicholas
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Sudan
Adre
Samuel Smiles
Connie Mack
Robert Bly
Emperor Akihito of
Japan
Wesley Clark
U.S
Health reform begins with universal care principle
The piece argues the health care reform bill, though imperfect and lacking a public option, marks a historic step. It cites universal access as the core virtue, notes Senate compromises, and urges continuing reform rather than starting over. Eugene Robinson discusses costs, insurers, and the political path ahead.
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The Washington Post Look Back At The 2000s
A retrospective in brief form reviews a decade of failed ideas and missed hopes. It laments economic recession warnings, slow replies to climate change, and political missteps while hoping the Tens bring improvement and clarity.
BlackBerrys leave a bitter taste
John Freeman examines how BlackBerrys and similar devices reshape daily life from morning wakeups to bedside use. He notes 50 million sold by February, predicts gadgets becoming universal like keys, and questions inbox overload while pondering future e-reader and mobile roles. He cites Granta editor John Freeman and author of The Tyranny of E Mail.
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Western Union
John Freeman
Granta Magazine
Compassionate conservatism and the rise of crony capitalism
Reihan Salam argues that compassionate conservatism helped George W. Bush win in 2000 but damaged GOP credibility on competence and fiscal restraint. The blend of self help with central planning fostered cronyism, bailouts, and a shift from entrepreneurship to Washington led governance, undermining long term growth.
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Cal Thomas health care critique on reform bill
Cal Thomas denounces the health care reform effort as a political deal driven by self interest. He cites CBO and JCT projections with uncertainty and accuses lawmakers of trading votes for home-state favors while warning of Medicare cuts and higher taxes. He urges repeal and real reform without abortion provisions.
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Budget Committee
Kent Conrad
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