Energy bill promotes bicycling program in U S policy
The article critiques a proposed Conserv e by Bicycling program within a 6.2 million energy bill criticizing subsidies for ethanol and mandatory bike projects. It argues market choices should guide conservation and questions government funding for bicycle infrastructure. Raymond J. Keating cites SBSC as author and economist.
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Department of Transportation
United States
National Academy of Sciences
Raymond J. Keating
Small Business Survival Committee
U.S
What happened to conservatives and the rise of neoconservatives
Ron Paul argues that neoconservatives have hijacked the GOP shifting from Goldwater era limited government toward a big government empire. He critiques their support for welfare expansion and imperialism, calls for a return to true conservation, and urges conservatives to retake the movement.
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Congress
White House
GOP
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson
Trotsky
Father
Middle East
Israel
Likud Party
U.S
Ron Paul
The Drug Policy Dilemma and Prisons Growth
A critical reflection on U.S. drug history, highlighting rising prison populations, punitive laws, and racial disparities. The piece notes 1998 marijuana arrests, debates over Miranda, and the impact on schools, transit, housing, and public services amid a six year crime decline.
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Lancet
Common Sense For Drug Policy
Department of Health and Human Services
New York
Texas
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Texas Lege
New York Times
Times
America
Parkland
Creators Syndicate Inc
Smoking Truth Versus Corporate Spin In Health Debate
The author rails against tobacco misinformation while contrasting doctor patient talk with Phillip Morris statements. Citing a study that only 3 percent of quitters succeed, he argues smokers face high odds of long term addiction and early death, urging readers to consider cancer risks and life expectancy. He signs off with a reader contact note.
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Phillip Morris
Dean Edell
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International Agency For Research On Cancer
Bain
Stockdale
Wilson County News
Floresville
Wew
Peace and Faith Over Fear Amid Post 9 11 Worries
The piece reflects on fear after 9 11 and the WTC and Pentagon deaths. It urges turning worries to prayer, citing Bible verses and Psalm 23 to comfort believers amidst perceived dangers and uncertainty.
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Letter to the Editor Thanks FELPS for storm power restoration
Gerry Wiggins of Falls City thanks FELPS crews for restoring power after the storm. He notes they worked through wind and rain to fix at least three outages and kept at it until completion.
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America
Times
Texas
FELPS
Falls City
Hobson
Gerry Wiggins
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