Opinions – Page 256 – Prologue Journal

SEC Pauses Its Climate Disclosure Rule

Wall Street Journal The commission backs off while courts review the regulation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/sec-backs-off-on-climate-disclosure-rule-law-regulations-a26d9fc7

Congress’s Moment of Truth on Ukraine Aid

Wall Street Journal Autocrats worldwide are watching to see if the U.S. and its allies let Vladimir Putin win. https://www.wsj.com/articles/congress-moment-of-truth-on-ukraine-war-russia-a7152dfd

Six-Month Federal Budget Deficit: $1.1 Trillion

Wall Street Journal Interest on the public debt rose 43%, and now exceeds defense outlays. https://www.wsj.com/articles/government-deficit-spending-taxes-interest-payments-cbo-fiscal-2020-3616b6bc

Biden Sabotages Medicare Advantage

Wall Street Journal Subtle funding changes to the popular and effective program are leading to higher deductibles and premiums. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-sabotages-medicare-advantage-spending-healthcare-premiums-1aeb9a96

Biden’s Latest Lawless Student Loan Forgiveness

Wall Street Journal He wants to write off hundreds of billions in student debt before the courts can stop him. https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-biden-student-loan-forgiveness-karine-jean-pierre-supreme-court-7e74383f

Japan Knows the Ukraine Stakes

Wall Street Journal Tokyo sees that a Russian victory may encourage Chinese imperialism. https://www.wsj.com/articles/japan-ukraine-aid-russia-fumio-kishida-biden-administration-aa0b1b55

Feather-Bedding on the Railroads

Wall Street Journal A Biden mandate for rail carriers will lock in higher transport costs. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rail-carrier-crew-mandate-biden-federal-railroad-administration-norfolk-southern-b5a413f5

The ‘Coincidental’ Flight From Gavin Newsom’s California

Wall Street Journal L.A. Times columnist tries to explain the Golden State’s declining population. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-coincidental-flight-from-gavin-newsoms-california-86f9364f

FDIC May Spoil Your Index Funds

Wall Street Journal A limit on bank-stock holdings could make it impossible to track the benchmarks. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fdic-may-spoil-your-index-funds-passive-active-returns-stock-market-3dd035d1

Does Biden Take China’s Threat Seriously?

Wall Street Journal His diplomacy is provocative, but his defense strategy isn’t preventive enough. https://www.wsj.com/articles/does-biden-take-chinas-threat-seriously-japan-state-dinner-defense-pacific-e7859c50