Tag: Commentary

FILE - This May 2, 2011 file photo shows attorney Orly Taitz speaking to the media outside the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena, Calif., challenging Barack Obama's birth certificate. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, file)

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Many of Trump’s worst enemies have a lot in common with Obama-era ‘birthers’

Charlotte Hays · December 13, 2017 8:24 pm

A united Jerusalem under Israeli sovereignty is in the interest of not only the West, but the entire world. President Trump's declaration was not a mistake. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

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Why a united Jerusalem is a must

Eli Hazan · December 13, 2017 8:17 pm

There's really no getting around it: The texts are extremely partisan. (iStock)

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New York Times only finds the FBI texts newsworthy in that Republicans are ‘seizing’ on them

Becket Adams · December 13, 2017 7:43 pm

During her tenure as Planned Parenthood of Minnesota's top lobbyist, Tina Smith lobbied against informed consent laws for mothers and one-day waiting periods for abortions. (Brian Peterson/Star Tribune via AP)

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Abortion lobbyist Tina Smith of Planned Parenthood appointed to replace Al Franken in the US Senate

Timothy P. Carney · December 13, 2017 7:27 pm

The "first in, first out" provision was contained in the Senateâs version of the tax reform bill, and does not reflect the priorities of simplicity and competition. (iStock photo)

FIFO: Complicating the tax code

Meghan Milloy · December 13, 2017 7:25 pm

Volumes of tax regulations are stacked on the dais as the House Ways and Means Committee begins the markup process of the GOP's far-reaching tax overhaul. When Congress is strapped for the expertise necessary to keep its members informed on legislative proposals like tax reform, special interests will fill the void, particularly when votes are forced under harsh time constraints. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Lobbying’s influence on the Republican tax bill shows why Congress needs more staff

Casey Burgat · December 13, 2017 7:12 pm

For the sake of our economy, Congress cannot disappoint by failing to find a legislative solution for these potential entrepreneurs. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta).

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The clock is ticking for Dreamers

Casey Given · December 13, 2017 7:09 pm

Republicans, who failed again in the Senate to replace Obamacare last week, said Democrats won't admit that the law is failing while Democrats say Republicans want to take away healthcare from millions of people. But beyond Obamacare as a whole, the two parties do agree on many healthcare issues and have forged bipartisan consensus. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

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Members of Congress who resign for sexual harassment are still eligible for generous pensions

Demian Brady · December 13, 2017 6:52 pm

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Planned Parenthood lies for political points

Nicole Russell · December 13, 2017 6:48 pm

In BLinC v. University of Iowa, BLinC asks the court to stop this religious discrimination and allow it to choose leaders who embrace its mission, just like every other student group on campus. (iStock photo)

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The University of Iowa kicks Christian group off campus for its religious beliefs

Nicole Russell · December 13, 2017 6:31 pm

While Myanmar claims it takes the Rohingya human rights situation seriously, from its geriatric military leadership to the once-honored Aung San Suu Kyi, top officials are unwilling to stop the bloodletting. In response, President Trump should ask Congress to impose sanctions on top Myanmar officials, including Suu Kyi. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

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Trump should sanction Myanmar

Tom Rogan · December 13, 2017 6:18 pm

The lack of corporate patriotism is the very justification for lower corporate taxation. Someone who knew even a little economics would know that this is indeed the justification for the capital and corporate tax changes. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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Robert Reich knows nothing about economics

Tim Worstall · December 13, 2017 6:15 pm