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BOHANON & STYRING: Ethanol has lost its glow, but subsidies live on

Ethanol, the wonder fuel, has turned out to be a wonder flop. But corn ethanol has powerful interests protecting the subsidy, such as corn farmers and ethanol companies. Those who bear the costs of the ethanol subsidy are the widely dispersed and disorganized members of the general public.

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SOLIDAY: New revenue critical to keep roads, economy going

House Bill 1001 is built upon three principles: fiscal responsibility, data-driven metrics and sustainable infrastructure funding to support a safe, efficient transportation system and a thriving economy, without creating long-term debt for our children.

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SOWELL: Obama’s latest gun proposals destined to backfire

None of the things proposed by the President Obama is likely to reduce gun violence. Like other restrictions on people’s ability to defend themselves, or to deter attacks by showing that they are armed, these new restrictions can cost more lives on net balance.

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