Declining college enrollment prompts calls for reform in higher education
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports a 2022 national enrollment drop of nearly 5 percent with Nevada institutes showing a 15 percent decline since 2019. Critics blame soaring tuition and debts, while some colleges expand automatic enrollment. Sec. Cardona urges workforce skill integration as lawmakers weigh costs and value.
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Fair share tax critique highlights progressive system
Letter argues that federal taxes are highly progressive with high earners paying the bulk of income taxes. Cites 2020 data showing top 1% paid 42.3% of taxes and top 10% paid 73.7%, while bottom 50% paid 2.3%. Claims Biden budget seeks $6.8 trillion with more taxes on high earners and businesses, but the core issue is excessive government spending rather than tax collection.
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Pence Breaks with GOP On Jan 6 At Gridiron Dinner
Former vice president Mike Pence delivered a mixed speech at the Gridiron Club dinner. He praised reporters and condemned Donald Trump for inciting January 6, saying history will hold Trump accountable. He rebuked House Republicans who called January 6 a tourist visit and urged accountability.
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Blaming policymakers and regulators for SVB collapse
Cal Thomas argues the Silicon Valley Bank failure results from decades of policy choices, deregulation under Trump, and regulatory inaction. He cites 2018 Dodd Frank rollbacks, Treasury adjustments, and political blame games, urging Congress to question officials and prevent future crises. He notes Signature Bank’s quick collapse and calls for accountability.
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