Their cry-wolf act is well practiced but lacks credibility.
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In a tale as old as time, Ohio Senator Rob Portman is concerned that the recently passed Covid relief package will lead to inflation.
Predictably, conservatives are once again warning about inflation. This happens every time a Democrat takes office even if he merely continues the identical policies of his Republican predecessor. Unfortunately, these concerns, which always receive wide media attention, are costly, politically and economically. Bill Clinton was forced to adopt a deficit reduction plan in 1993 that led to the defeat of many Democrats in 1994 and the installation of Newt Gingrich as speaker of the House. Barack Obama was forced to scale back his stimulus plan in 2009 and was browbeaten into deficit reduction in 2011. And that paved the way for Donald Trump by keeping the economy running in slow gear throughout Obama’s presidency.
TORONTO Ontario is taking further steps to crackdown on the notorious tow truck industry, including contracting specific companies to cover designated portions of Toronto-area highways. “In recent years, we’ve seen some very concerning trends of violence and criminal activity in the industry,” Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney said during a news conference held at Queen’s Park on Tuesday. “Violence in the towing industry is unacceptable and we are taking steps to end it.” In response to the ongoing violence and criminal activity crippling the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) tow truck industry, the provincial government set up a taskforce in June 2020.
Last Updated Tuesday, March 2, 2021 12:00PM EST Ontario is taking further steps to crackdown on the notorious tow truck industry, including contracting specific companies to cover designated portions of Toronto-area highways. “In recent years, we’ve seen some very concerning trends of violence and criminal activity in the industry,” Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney said during a news conference held at Queen’s Park on Tuesday. “Violence in the towing industry is unacceptable and we are taking steps to end it.” In response to the ongoing violence and criminal activity crippling the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) tow truck industry, the provincial government set up a taskforce in June 2020.