Articles filed under Politics
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Wall Street's darkening trade-war gloom means tossing old adviceMay 30, 2019 1:00 am - More than three weeks have passed since President Donald Trump added fuel to the tariff fire with tweets. Now, Wall Street is coming to terms with the fact that a trade ...
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The unsettling symbiosis between Trump, UnMay 30, 2019 1:00 am - As the 2020 election gears up, it seems apparent that Mike Pence's days as vice president are numbered. Trump's preference is obvious: Kim Jong Un. The vice-presidential...
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Trump to impose Mexican tariffs in response to migrantsMay 29, 2019 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - In a surprise announcement that could compromise a major trade deal, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is slapping a 5% tariff on all Mexica...
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How Illinois' income tax compares nationwide, and how a graduated tax could change itMay 29, 2019 5:30 am - Editor's note: This story is part of an ongoing series about proposed changes in the state income tax formula. Illinois residents making $1.5 million a year pay le...
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Gun licensing overhaul moves forward despite constitutional concernsMay 29, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A bill that would strengthen the state's Firearm Owner's Identification Act passed the Illinois House in a 62-52 vote Wednesday. Senate Bill 1966 would ma...
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Slavery is convenient tool for criticsMay 29, 2019 1:00 am - By Walter E. Williams The favorite leftist tool for the attack on our nation's founding is that slavery was sanctioned. They argue that the founders disregarded the prom...
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Investors seek safety in bonds, alarming US markets that recession may comingMay 29, 2019 1:00 am - U.S. markets extended their monthlong retreat Wednesday as investors accelerated their flight from equities for the relative safety of bonds, reflecting concerns that a ...
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Mayor flexes muscle in first Chicago City Council meetingMay 29, 2019 1:00 am - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot managed to reshape the city council in her reformer image - installing new chairmen and new operating rules to prevent aldermanic conflict o...
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Harriet Tubman still brings shame to her pursuersMay 29, 2019 1:00 am - When Donald Trump invites historical comparisons, it is usually to his detriment. This is the risk of being even more corrupt than Warren Harding and even less articulat...
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State Senate advances measures to address teacher shortageMay 29, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A pair of bills aiming to address the state's teacher shortage passed the Illinois Senate on Thursday. Both bills were sponsored by Sen. Andy Manar, a Bun...