Presidential Bid Just An Ego Trip
Lew national spotlight signals Ross Perot heads for another independent bid. The Texas billionaire raises issues like campaign finance reform and a balanced budget, but his 1996 bid would be a self financed ego trip. Perot emphasizes differences with Buchanan to keep the spotlight.
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U S Trade Demands Hard To Comprehend
Yomiuri Shimbun reports that at high level talks the United States pressed Japan to advance on semiconductor, insurance, and film issues before Clinton’s Tokyo visit. The piece warns unilateral actions under Section 301 could violate WTO rules and invite international censure.
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Earned income limit hike for seniors becomes law
Congress approves raising the Social Security earnings cap from 30,000 to 2002 levels, eliminating much of the tax penalty on seniors who work. The reform, championed by Rep. Dennis Hastert and backed across parties, ends a decades‑old barrier and benefits seniors and future generations.
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Public tax critique urges reform of federal budget
Billy B. Jones from Graniteville questions federal spending on farm subsidies education defense and debt interest as April 15 income tax day nears. He argues withholding tax hides the cost of government and calls for direct responses to public servants to curb out of control programs.
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Safe Driver Denounces Unmarked Officer Post Ridge Spring Stop
Mrs. Jordan of Monetta describes a March 2 incident on Highway 23 near Ridge Spring where an unmarked police car with blue light pursued her after she observed a parked vehicle. She contends she was falsely cited for driving left of center and fears unjust fines, urging visible enforcement and accountability.
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