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OnYour Payroll

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President Joe Biden, 1600 Pennsylvania, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20500 (202) 4561414. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Russell Senate Office Bulding 404, Washington, D.C. 20510. (202) 224-5922. Dallas office: LB 606, 10440 North Central Expressway, Suite 1160, Dallas, TX 75231-2223. (214) 599-8749.

'15 Days to Slow the Spread

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by John Stossel Four years ago, government officials told us, 'Stay home!' We have '15 days to slow the spread.' Days turned into months and then years, while officials chipped away at our freedoms. I have long been wary of politicians, but even I was surprised at how authoritarian many were eager to be.

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Texas counties among nation’s fastest growing Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, Kaufman County, just east of Dallas, led the list with a 7.6% increase in new residents that brought its population to more than 185,000. Census data shows that Rockwall and Liberty counties closed out the top three, with growth rates of 6.5% and 5.7%, respectively.

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Massive wildfires ignited by power lines Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Juan Rodriguez, with the service, told the Texas Standard that its law enforcement investigators had concluded their probe into the source of the Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce fires.

Degrowth

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The left has a new goal: degrowth! We should 'buy less stuff,' forgive debts, grow our own food, etc. They say this will 'build a more just and sustainable society' and 'save the planet' from 'climate chaos.' This idea is popular with capitalism-haters.

The Renewable Scam

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by John Stosse 'We're building a clean energy future,' says President Joe Biden. Who is 'we'? Well, you pay for it.

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Largest wildfire in state history still raging A wildfire in the Texas Panhandle has consumed more than 1 million acres and as of Sunday was just 15% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. It is the largest wildfire in Texas history.

Taxation Without Reason

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by John Stossel My income tax is due in a few weeks! I hate it. I'm pretty good at math, but I no longer prepare my own taxes.

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Early voting ends Friday Early voting in the March 5 primary election ends Friday with a host of candidates on the ballot in both parties, including president, U.S. Senate, all 38 Texas U.S.

Our Sneaky Phones

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by John Stossel The government and private companies spy on us. My former employee, Naomi Brockwell, has become a privacy specialist.