GAO warns on U S budget as entitlements risk bankruptcy
GAO comptroller general David Walker warns Social Security and Medicare will strain the budget due to demographic shifts and rising health costs. He urges deep cuts or tax increases and argues growth alone cannot avert long term deficits while urging readers to study the fiscal outlook.
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David Walker
GAO
United States
Social Security
Medicare
Walker
U.S
Gao.gov
Wilsoncountynews.com
Washington
Benefits of small town living praised by letter writer
Sondra Thomas argues small towns offer community, friendly merchants, and sensible hours. She defends private label products from big producers, criticizes city life, and urges movers to embrace rural living over the rat race.
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America
del Monte
Libby
Brooks City
San Antonio
Missouri
la Vernia
Wal-Mart debate prompts strong reader opinions
A reader from San Antonio, identifying as a Republican, argues Wal-Mart should set standards and criticizes liberal opponents as extreme. He cites unions and factory closures in Buffalo, questions government regulation, and endorses voluntary health coverage while praising free market competition.
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Wal-Mart
Wilson County
Washington
Floresville
Pandora
Stockdale
Wal- Mart
Trucker boycott fuels drift to drug free graduation plan
Stockdale High School students and parents plan Project Graduation 2007 a drug free after ceremony party to keep graduates safe from alcohol. Sponsorship inquiries go to Stockdale ISD and Beth Olson with listed contact numbers.
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Stockdale High School
Stockdale Independent School District Administration
Beth Olson
Vicki Wehmeyer
Stockdale
Stop lying to the children and build faith on truth
David Wiatrek from Karnes City urges readers to stop deceiving children with fairy tales and to base faith on truth. He questions how a child's belief in God remains if they later learn they have been lied to about Easter, Santa, and the tooth fairy. He quotes scripture about offending child believers and laments the idea of a "Christian Nation" driven by falsehoods.
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U.S
Congress
Jesus
David Wiatrek
Karnes City
Kids need Safe place to skate
Floresville reader Grace Oliver questions why local youths faces harassment for skateboarding on sidewalk stairs near a church. She notes a man claimed private property and threatened police while the juveniles said they had church authorization to skate as directed, captured on video.
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Floresville
Grace Oliver
Ravages of war and gratitude in American families
Letters reflect on war’s impact, veterans and families, and public finance efficiency. A veteran notes sacrifices, while another praises a local businessman. The column touches gift card theft, Wal Mart’s greet rights and public response.
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Vietnam
Ramirez
Texas
Wilson County
Maj
Robert G. Ramirez
USAF
Washington, D.C
Wal-Mart
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