Augusta wouldn’t want to give up revenue from an increase in the levy, and it could easily be raided for unrelated purposes.
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Another View: New plan won’t resolve Guantanamo’s real issues
What the U.S. should be doing is renouncing the practice of holding detainees without trial.
Another View: Pressure from U.S. won’t help U.K. decide its future with EU
It’s time for British voters to debate how and whether their country would benefit from leaving.
Another View: French president bravely takes on his country’s 35-hour workweek
The law is part of a convoluted employment code that has added to the cost of hiring and fueled joblessness.
Another View: Though overshadowed, Asian summit was worth hosting
The meeting, held in the U.S. for the first time, was seen by President Obama as key to his ‘pivot to Asia’ policy.
Another View: Democrats: Republicans won’t bargain on tax conformity
Like their governor, Republican lawmakers are taking a ‘my-way-or-the-highway’ approach, Democrats say.
Another View: Apple-FBI faceoff timely chance to balance security, privacy
The case may come down to whom you trust less – the federal government or corporate America.
Another View: Ukraine blackout heralds arrival of the age of cyberconflict
The December electrical grid shutdown is an example of the growth of Russia’s offensive cybercapabilities.
Another View: Decline in dementia rate offers all of us reason to hope
Scientists still have many questions, but studies show the disease may not be as inevitable as once thought.
Another View: Airlines care little about alienating their customers
The industry’s savings on jet fuel aren’t trickling down to travelers in the form of lower fares or fewer fees.