Why the rich are rattled at the Milken Conference
The Milken Institute Global Conference draws top financiers and elites while a new book by Thomas Piketty on inequality fuels debate. Critics note that wealth grows faster than income, widening the gap and risking social tension and potential class warfare as economic fears linger.
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Piketty warns wealth gap could undermine democracy
Doyle McManus argues that inherited wealth concentrates power and erodes meritocracy. He discusses possible remedies such as a capital tax or renewed estate taxes, noting political infeasibility and the difficulty of addressing vast inherited fortunes.
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Origination Clause challenge to the ACA at the DC Circuit
George Will notes a D C Circuit appeal arguing the Affordable Care Act qualified as a revenue measure yet did not originate in the House. The piece traces the origination dispute, Roberts era tax reading, and Senate maneuvers that altered a House bill into the ACA. It links potential Supreme Court review, with the issue framed as a constitutional limit on taxation affecting health care law.
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Commencement speakers urged to stress rejection lessons
Dayton Daily News columnist D L Stewart notes famous figures faced early rejection from Elvis to Warhol and Rowling. He argues speakers should acknowledge potholes on the road ahead and share resilience rather than only inspirational platitudes.
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Almanac May 5 2014 feature highlights and birthdays
May 5 2014 marks day 125 of 2014 with notable items across birthdays including Kierkegaard Marx Nellie Bly and Adele. Tchaikovsky conducted the Carnegie Hall opening in 1891. Secretariat won the 1973 Kentucky Derby in 1 59 40 a record. Kierkegaard quote and moon phase brief note round out today’s almanac.
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