Critique of Proposed Medicare Drug Benefit and Rising Costs
Analysts warn the Medicare expansion will cost far more than official estimates. Private economists predict trillions in long term expenses as seniors face higher taxes and reduced drug coverage under both House and Senate plans.
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Critics Question Iraq War's Ends Costs and Strategy
The author argues the Iraq invasion produced chaos and rising costs with little peace progress. They challenge claims of victory, note $20 billion yearly outlay, rising sectarian tensions, and ineffective measures including looters shoots and failed peace aims.
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Assumption-of-risk doctrine faces erosion from tobacco lawsuits
The essay argues Americans avoid responsibility for choices under common law. Courts and plaintiffs lawyers have weakened the assumption-of-risk rule, shifting blame from smokers to tobacco companies. It notes tobacco lawsuits and regulations reshape liability and taxes.
A Minority View on Tobacco Litigation and Its Reach
The piece argues tobacco lawsuits set a template for attacking other industries, shifting cost onto society through taxes and labels. It warns of rising prices, higher liability costs, and reduced personal responsibility across food and beverages, with potential impacts on economy and competitiveness.
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