No sugar program at all would free U.S. markets
The Chicago Tribune argues the 1930s sugar subsidies raise prices for candy, ice cream and bakery goods, benefiting a few processors in Florida, Louisiana, Texas and northern beet growers. It urges 2023 Farm Bill reform to end import blocks, quotas and loan pumps, boosting competition and lowering costs for consumers nationwide.
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Conservatives face a GOP choice over Trump’s future
In a reflective critique, Cal Thomas argues Republicans should reassess backing Donald Trump amid his demagogic rhetoric, policy failures, and legal troubles. The piece cites Buckley era conservatism and notes several prominent conservatives condemning Trump while urging voters to decide if a third bargain with the Devil is worth it.
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Bipartisan debt deal reshapes deficit debate and optics
Bloomberg Opinion columnist Matthew Yglesias analyzes how the Fiscal Responsibility Act passed with comfortable margins, reflecting rare cross party accord that avoids deep cuts to Social Security and Medicare while raising taxes on the rich. The piece weighs political dynamics, the role of leaders Biden and McCarthy, and the potential for future, more substantial deficit deals amid rising inflation and polarization.
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