Editorials Question federal role in schools and policy
The piece weighs Gore and Bush proposals on education urging careful consideration of federal involvement. It outlines a three part portfolio of research standards and equity enforcement and compares Bush’s charter school loans and testing plan with Gore’s activist spending and opposition to vouchers. It cautions voters about federal overreach.
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al Gore
George W. Bush
United States
Bush
George Bush
50 States
Gore
National Education Association
Teachers Union
Public Enemy No. 1
Filegate closed as independent counsel ends inquiry
After almost four years and two independent counsels the Filegate probe is closed with no substantial evidence that senior White House officials or Hillary Clinton sought confidential FBI background reports. Robert Ray wraps up the case, with two other investigations remaining.
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Clinton
FBI
White House
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Bush
Reagan
Robert W. Ray
Kenneth Starr
Clintons
Whitewater
Gore's political gamble cited in Elian stance
The column condemns Vice President Al Gore for backing bills granting Elian Gonzalez permanent resident status, arguing the move undermines Clinton administration policy and risks violence in Miami but aligns with a year of political bravado benefiting both Gore and Bush.
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Washington
al Gore
White House
Justice Department
Elian Gonzalez
Gore
George W. Bush
Texas
Gonzalez
Congress
Miami
State Family Court
Clinton
Janet Reno
Cuba
Fidel Castro
United States
Florida
Marriage tax penalty should end for all couples now
Janet Parshall argues the current tax code unfairly hits married couples, with penalties varying by single and dual earner setups. She cites polls showing broad support for elimination and calls on Congress to extend relief to stay at home and working families alike.
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America
Wirthlin
Harris
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
William V. Roth
R-Del
Schools must adopt a can-do stance on accountability
A reader argues against a fixed mindset in education amid 1998 accountability mandates. He cites test-score reviews and diverse student backgrounds, urging principals and boards to enforce discipline, support teachers, and stand up to suing parents while emphasizing basic skills like reading writing arithmetic.
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John Bradley
Dwight Smith
Gloverville Elementary
Carl 8
Champlin Aiken
Grady Rollins thanks helper who aided disability appeal
A Windsor veteran writes to praise Lillian Hammack of New Ellenton for assisting his wartime service connected disability appeal. She gathered medical records, wrote letters, and sped processing with faxes, all without payment. He asks veterans to pray for her during her illness.
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New Ellenton
Lillian
Hammack
Grady G. Rollins Windsor
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