Editorial: Time to fix our Social Security system
The piece argues Social Security faces a looming collapse around 2082 as 75 million baby boomers retire. It urges Congress to shield the fund from political spending, reform retirement ages, and raise taxes if needed, noting lobbyists will oppose reforms but stressing the need to ensure livable retirement income for Americans.
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Supreme Court to rule on Census 2000 conduct
Yakima Herald Republic notes the Supreme Court will decide how the year 2000 census is conducted, a clash between Congress and the Clinton administration. A ruling is not expected until March 1999, shortening lead time for the complex logistical task.
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Censure debate over Bill Clinton’s misconduct and impeachment
The piece argues Democrats pivot toward a congressional censure of President Clinton as an alternative to impeachment. James Hamilton urges a concurrent resolution to rebuke but not remove, while noting constitutional limits and the historical ineffectiveness of censure. It concludes only impeachment offers real punishment, with a formal note in history.
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Independent counsel fate of Clinton impeachment debated by columnist
Orlando Sentinel columnist Myriam Marquez argues the independent counsel law is flawed and cannot secure Senate impeachment votes against Bill Clinton. She notes public backlash and cites Espy and McDougal cases to claim politically loaded probes lack criminal basis and enduring impact.
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White House pushes social security reform amid Clinton impeachment talks
In Washington the White House hosts a conference on Social Security as Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee weigh Clinton impeachment. The clash highlights GOP focus on scandal versus Democrats’ push for substantive policy, with implications for 2001 actions and Starr probe timelines.
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