Epiphanies and entitlements bright ideas in Congress
Freshman Rep. Alan Grayson proposes a paid vacation mandate for firms with 100+ workers, phased over three years. The idea draws support from travel industries, while critics warn of entitlement expansion amid fiscal strain. Indiana resists Obama policy, with Gov. Daniels backing Treasurer Mourdock against Chrysler creditors tied to state funds.
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Will critiques Obama policy on secured creditors and pork pricing
George Will argues that the administration violated long established law by redefining secured creditors, denounces actions as misusing TARP, and links pork price support to 1933 measures. He notes proposals in Congress to subsidize Detroit via cash for old vehicles, predicting environmental and consumer harms.
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History items and celebrity notes for June 1
On this date in history notable events include Tennessee becoming the 16th state in 1796 and The Beatles releasing a major work in 1967. Celebrity birthdays include Marilyn Monroe Andy Griffith Pat Boone Morgan Freeman Ron Wood and Alanis Morissette.
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Letters attack liberal mindset over intolerance and offense
A letter to the Oberlin school board railing against liberal attitudes, arguing they promote victimhood and self-segregation. The writer contends no constitutional right guarantees protection from offense and urges a harsher stance against perceived drooping standards.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines Short Form
The notice explains that letters to the editor should be concise and may be edited for length. It instructs writers to include signature, full home address, and telephone number and provides BY MAIL BY FAX and BY E-MAIL contact details for submission. It mentions a box number and the newspaper’s contact channels.
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The Wine Snob Paradox in Everyday Tastes
Dr. Stewart from the Dayton Daily News humorously critiques wine snobbery and wine club descriptions. He notes his own limited interest beyond basic tastes and mocks pretentious tasting terms while recounting overdescriptive label notes and fruit salad in a bottle.
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