The large sums the United States must pay for interest on the national debt hav; become a significant barriekg, to a balanced federal budgetf For fiscal 1983 which ends Sept, ID, the Office of Management and Budget estimates interest on the debt at $129 billion. The figure- isprojccted for $144.5 billion next year. Thus, interest… Continue reading Interest on Debt Upsets Budget
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Radical Environmental Protestors Lack Class
Radical element environmentalist protesters ” who sought to discredit Interior Secretary James Watt during his recent trip to Utah and Arizona “turned the tables on themselves” in the eyes of many. Their actions backfired because of the protesters’ own questionable conduct in defacing parks, posting signs insulting Watt, and trying to harass an anniversary celebration.… Continue reading Radical Environmental Protestors Lack Class
Pony Express Trail Earns Honor
A group of western senators headed by California Democrat Alan Cranston has introduced a bill in Congress to study the Pony Express Trail, looking to its inclusion in the National Trails System. In view of the place it earned in American pioneering, the Pony Express certainly deserves that recognition. Approval seems the only realistic action… Continue reading Pony Express Trail Earns Honor
Small Firm Failures Alarm
Small business is highly important in the nation’s economy under the free enterprise system but more attention needs to be given the high rate of failures among new companies. The Small Business Administration says about 8 out of 10 people entering business fail within two years, a rather alarming statistic. What can budding entrepreneurs do… Continue reading Small Firm Failures Alarm
lt’s Time to Renew Our Devotion to Freedom
It’s been said before and is worth repeating; As the Fourth of July celebrates America’s birthday of freedom, so Memorial Day reminds us of the cost of our independence. By time-honored tradition in this country, we decorate the graves of war veterans with flags and flowers on Memorial Day in remembrance of their sacrifices in… Continue reading lt’s Time to Renew Our Devotion to Freedom
Vuledictoriun Values Work
“America is the land of opportunity. Even if you are nobody, you can make yourself somebody in this land. But you have to work for everything you get.” These are not the words of Horace Greeley, Daniel Webster or the president of the U. S. Chamber of Commerce. They were spoken by Hieu Pham, 17-year-old… Continue reading Vuledictoriun Values Work
Republics Need Free Press
Founders of the American system of govemment knew that the newly formed Republic could not live and Frosper without an en ightened citizenry. Statements by Washington., Jefferson, Madison and others attest to this. It followed that free xbm of the press was to be decreed in the very first amendment to the Constitution. A press… Continue reading Republics Need Free Press
FAA Should Cut Expenses
Excessive travel expenses frequently have been a target of those charged with watchdogging federal goverment costs. Twice in recent months the finger has been pointed at the Federal Aviation Administration. The situation warrants a congressional probe to either crack down on alleged wasteful practices or clear the agency. Rep. Jack Brooks, DTex., recently released a… Continue reading FAA Should Cut Expenses
Justices, Sustain ‘Deudbeut’ Law
If a young man refuses to register for a potential military draft – the law of the land should he be eligible to apply for a student loan from the govemment? Uncle Sam, as represented by the Reagan Administration, doesn’t think so – and the Supreme Court has agreed to consider a ruling that will… Continue reading Justices, Sustain ‘Deudbeut’ Law
Tourism Great for Economy
Without a lot of hoopla, the travel and tourism industry makes a great economic contribution in the United States – despite a decline in our competitive position since 1976. In 1982 the industry generated 4.5 million American jobs, $133 billion in business receipts, $41 billion in payroll income, and more than $20 billion in federal,… Continue reading Tourism Great for Economy
