consumption

Is The Fair Tax Really Fair?

Donklephant  Sat, 12/15/2007 - 10:39pm

This is the “new idea” Huckabee is hawking as fiscal policy, and on its face it seems like it could be interesting.

After all, everybody pays the same rate and its based on your consumption. But does it ultimately prove to be impractical and unfair?
Here’s the proposal…
The tax plan Huckabee has proposed, called the “FAIR [...]



 

Study: Red Meat Compounds Tied to Cancer

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 12/11/2007 - 5:00am

A new medical study links high consumption of red and processed meats to an increased risk of different forms of cancer.

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In Texas, Climate Creeping onto Agenda

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Sun, 11/25/2007 - 7:00pm

Texas is the nation's largest energy hog because it has a lot of industry, a lot of people, a lot of air conditioning, a lot of miles and a lot of big cars.

But in a state where many think bigger is better, there are a few signs that attitudes toward consumption are changing.