Bipartisan pass for chemical weapons ban treaty
The article credits the Clinton administration and former Republican leaders Robert Dole and Trent Lott for rallying support and delivering a bipartisan vote to ratify the treaty. Helms faced opposition but the measure advanced, enabling future flexible U.S. foreign policy with cross party backing.
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Jesse Helms
Clinton
Robert Dole
Senate
Trent Lott
Dole
C-Span
Bob Dole
Detroit Free Press
Age defying birth raises questions on motherhood laws
In France and Italy fertility specialists cannot inseminate women past menopause, prompting talk of similar laws in California. The piece discusses a 63 year old mother and a 77 year old father, framing societal implications as Medicare eligibility nears.
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Tony Randall
California
France
Italy
Court ruling preserves must carry amid cable power debate
Davis California sources describe a Supreme Court decision upholding 1992 must carry rules, arguing cable systems hold local monopoly power and justify limiting editorial discretion to protect public access. Critics say high value channels like C-SPAN and public affairs are squeezed by inexpensive simulcast options and home shopping. Thomas W. Hazlett of UC Davis comments on the ruling and its implications.
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Davis
Calif
Federal Communications Commission
Congress
House
Senate
George Bush
FCC
Supreme Court
United States
Washington
Say
San Francisco Bay Area
Oakland
San Jose
Petaluma
San Francisco
ABC
PBS
Earth
New York Times
C-Span
Larry
Mov
Ement
City Hall
Title IX Turns the Tide for Female College Sports
Myrne Roe notes that Title IX enforcement ensures sex parity in intercollegiate athletics, reducing gender discrimination in federally funded schools. The piece contrasts past limits with modern gains, cites Olga Korbut and Billie Jean King, and argues both genders should access athletic opportunities while praising improved cheerleading and Olympians.
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Olga Korbut
Billie Jean King
Wimbledon
Forest Hills
Dallas Cowboys
Molly Ivins
Anno Sing
Atlanta
Mary Pipher
Aiken County Budget aims to cut student teacher ratio to 20 to 1
The Aiken County Board of Education passed a budget proposal to reduce the student teacher ratio to 20 to 1 in first and second grade, with plans to phase in this change across primary grades. The move requires roughly 4 mill local support and a $91.99 million budget, costing a $16 increase on a $100,000 home.
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Aiken County
Eldridge
Brent Rankin
Dr. Eldridge
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