Almanac entry highlights birthdays and facts for January 11
This almanac page lists notable birthdays Alexander Hamilton Ezra Cornell William James Rod Taylor Jean Chretien Naomi Judd Mary J. Blige Amanda Peet and notes that Hamilton’s birth year is disputed. It notes a 1973 baseball rule change, a William James quote, 2024 lung cancer death estimates, and the moon phase between January 6 and January 13.
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Bidenomics legacy fades amid policy limits and political shifts
Catherine Rampell assesses Biden's economic agenda as increasingly fragile and recyclable after a flurry of flagship laws. Expansions like the child tax credit and paid leave faded, while infrastructure and IRA programs faced delays, higher costs, and looming rollbacks, signaling a transient, contested impact.
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Fixing American education through standards and choice
Cal Thomas argues New Jersey’s Act 1669 lowers teacher qualification tests, risking core math reading and writing standards. He cites Pew data on U.S. rankings, questions spending efficacy, and debates school choice from public to private options. He suggests universal school choice could attract qualified teachers and restore higher standards.
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Fast start on one big bill risks long term problems
Carl P. Leubsdorf surveys the push by President-elect Trump and House Speaker Johnson to pass a single comprehensive package by spring, amid GOP debates over splitting measures, Senate hurdles, and potential long term economic and political fallout from rapid action. The piece compares past rapid start efforts under Obama and Biden and warns fast moves may create lasting consequences.
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