Putting the feds in charge
We simply cannot fathom why some people believe that the best way to bring efficiency to the health care system, and to lessen its cost, is to turn over management to the federal government. Washington’s record in regard to efficiency and frugality is not the best, to say the least. More evidence to reinforce that idea surfaced this week. Remember earlier this year, when the government announced a program to stimulate the economy by providing tax credits? Individuals were to receive $400 credits, with couples getting $800. The credits are being provided through small increases in paychecks that, in turn, result from slight decreases in amounts withheld for the federal income tax. In addition, more than 50 million retirees received $250 checks from Uncle Sam, also as part of the stimulus program. Don’t spend it all just yet. It seems that the government has made some mistakes in its calculations.
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Welcome to Minot, volleyball players, fans coaches and officials. We’re confident you’ll enjoy your stay in the Magic City.
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Apparently, according to a poll conducted recently by the Associated Press, the solution to paying for sweeping health care changes is simple: Tax the rich.
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Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s surprise victory in his bid for re-election raises questions about election fraud — but it also eliminates one more reason for President Barack Obama to delay a decision on military strategy in Afghanistan.
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We hope President Barack Obama is not making a mistake in his plan to engage in bilateral talks with North Korea. He and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should proceed with extreme caution.
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INDUSTRY CONCERNS – Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood held a forum this past week to discuss ways government can help provide economic stability for the airline industry, noting the industry has been hit hard in recent years by the 9-11 attacks...
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