Judicial activism and Chrysler bailout critique debated
The piece argues that court review found no fault with Chrysler's bailout and raises concerns about TARP funding and the broader GM-Chrysler cases. It critiques Treasury and political leaders for overstepping, warns of judiciary withdrawal, and cites figures like Mourdock and Will while noting ongoing bailouts.
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Washington
Victoria
Treasury Department
U.S. Supreme
Chrysler
U.S
Treasury
Fiat
General Motors
Richard Mourdock
Indiana
United Auto Workers
Supreme Court
America
Henry Paulson
Senate
Paulson
House
Detroit
Bush
Economist
Reason Magazine
Jacob Sullum
Congress
Franklin facts and Arlington noted on June 15
On day 166 of 2009 and spring 88, historic milestones and births are recapped. Franklin proved lightning is electrical in 1752, Arkansas joined the union in 1836, Arlington National Cemetery opened in 1864, and Israel Vatican ties were formalized in 1994. Births include Grieg and Cuomo among others. Arlington houses Taft and Kennedy burials. The third quarter moon is noted for June 15.
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Benjamin Franklin
Arkansas
U.S
Arlington National Cemetery
Israel
Vatican
Edvard Grieg
Mario Cuomo
New York
Waylon Jennings
Jim Belushi
Helen Hunt
Courtney Cox
William Howard Taft
John F. Kennedy
Replacing the Star-Spangled Banner A Debate
Michael Kinsley surveys anthem options from America the Beautiful to This Land Is Your Land and Born in the USA, weighing range, lyric content, and tone for a new national anthem in the age of karaoke. He notes My Country Tis of Thee’s simplicity, God Bless America’s cheer, and Copland’s Simple Gifts as contenders.
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Caldwell Titcomb
Brandeis
New Republic
Max
America
Land of the Free
Julia Ward Howe
John Brown
Irving Berlin
Woody Guthrie
Land
Bruce Springsteen
The
USA
Aaron Copland
Reality bites as reality TV floods daily life
Dayton Daily News columnist O L Stewart laments the intrusion of reality shows into everyday life. He cites Survivor Dancing With the Stars and Jon and Kate Plus 8 as pervasive, criticizes voyeuristic appeal, and jokes about blocking out such programs while noting audience interest and media hype.
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Gatlinburg
Paris Hilton
Jon
Kate
Plus 8
Learning Channel
New York Daily News
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Dayton Daily News
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