Entitlements, the deficit, and spending caps

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An examination of the three common perceptions about entitlement spending, by drawing on data of federal spending and tabulations since the 1960s from the Current Population Survey, suggests that these perceptions are inaccurate. Further examination of recently proposed spending caps shows that they have little impact on entitlement spending other than Medicare and Mediaid. The direct spending caps would change entitlements into discretionary programs.

Entitlement spending

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Cyrus Vance remembers Whitney North Seymour

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Cyrus Vance, former Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter, was awarded the Whitney North Seymour award for his contributions as an arbitrator and negotiator internationally. Vance received the award at the American Arbitration Assn's Arbitration Day in New York City on May 1, 1992. In his acceptance speech, Vance commented on what he had learned from his former partner and mentor, Whitney North Seymour.

Achievements and awards, International mediation, Vance, Cyrus

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Hybrids u hype or hope?

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Definition of hybrid automobiles and their real usefulness are analyzed. With increased efficiency of hybrids, consumers are likely to conserve less and consume more energy. In such a backdrop, negative effects of extensive use of hybrids in the field of oil consumption are shown by using the concept of 'snapback paradox'.

Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, Energy Conservation, Usage, Hybrid vehicles

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