SEPTEMBER 6, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: Drugstores Advocate for Medicare Changes. Impact: The drugstores' lobbying efforts resulted in Medicare drug benefits that eventually led to the rise of online pharmacies. Now, instead of just picking up prescriptions, you can also browse cat memes while waiting in line. Priorities, am I right?. Fact: Fun fact: The National Association of Chain Drug Stores once opposed Medicare drug benefits. Turns out, they love money more than principles—who would have guessed?.
• Headline: Bush Defends Tax Cuts Amid Job Losses. Impact: Bush's insistence on tax cuts as an economic strategy made future policymakers wary of relying too heavily on such tactics. This cautious approach eventually led to a generation of economists who preferred spreadsheets over tax returns—how thrilling!. Fact: Did you know that during Bush's presidency, the only thing that seemed to cut faster than taxes was the number of jobs? Talk about a double whammy!.
• Headline: Yankees' East Perch Is Becoming Shakier. Impact: The Yankees' defeat marked the beginning of a fierce rivalry with the Red Sox that would echo through the ages. Some might say it even led to the invention of the 'Yankees Suck' chant—truly a cultural milestone.. Fact: Did you know that the Red Sox and Yankees rivalry is so intense, it could probably power a small city? Talk about a home run in drama!.